Materials Planner - Aberdeen, MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Aberdeen, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, is a worldwide leader in the production of suspended ceiling systems, manufacturing metal ceiling grids. Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a philosophy rooted in the golden rule, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to customers, suppliers, and shareholders, forming a strong employee-employer partnership. WAVE is currently seeking a Materials Planner to join their team.

Requirements

College degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent work experience preferred.
Three years of experience in supply chain, production planning, manufacturing management or related field.
Strong ownership and attention to detail.
Highly organized and capable of solving practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles in a time-sensitive environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple work streams while remaining calm in a fast-paced department.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships and comfort to reach out to internal and external contacts to request information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, BPCS, SAP, Cognos.

Responsibilities

Manage the flow and inventory of raw materials to support the production plan.
Manage raw material inventory, obsolescence inventory, and scheduled cycle counting on a daily basis.
Communicate, identify, and mitigate risks to the production plan.
Plan the production schedule for assigned lines through BPCS & SAP.
Promote company culture and commitment to safety.
Adjust raw material priorities to align with the weekly extended plan (4 to 6 weeks) on a weekly basis.
Manage material rejects through suppliers.
Identify and mitigate production constraints (manpower, raw material flow) with the leadership team.
Report on key metric performance for service, costs, inventory, and plant performance on a monthly basis.
Drive process improvement throughout the supply chain.
Assist with project management of capital or strategic activities.