Materials Planner

Emerson

About The Position

Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a Materials Planner professional to grow their career. In this role, you will help ensure the efficient flow of materials across the supply chain by partnering with suppliers, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in maintaining material availability, improving inventory performance, supporting production objectives, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience as a Buyer, Planner, Production Scheduler, or in a related role.
Experience utilizing ERP systems; JDE experience preferred.
Ability to perform pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced Excel functions.
Functional knowledge of Kanban and pull systems.
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies.
Knowledge and application of Lean manufacturing techniques.
APICS certification, such as CPIM.

Responsibilities

Partner with suppliers to optimize lead times, minimum order quantities, and replenishment parameters to improve supply chain responsiveness and material flow.
Analyze stockouts, material shortages, supplier performance, and inventory trends to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Monitor pull system and Kanban process effectiveness through regular production floor engagement, escalating issues and supporting process discipline as needed.
Review demand forecasts, maintain Plan for Every Part (PFEP) data in the ERP system, and communicate changes to suppliers to support material availability.
Coordinate material planning activities related to engineering changes, supplier transitions, and production requirements to ensure continuity of operations.
Manage inventory performance by analyzing days on hand (DOH), identifying excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials, and recommending appropriate actions.
Collaborate with production, procurement, and supplier partners to expedite materials, communicate material availability, resolve issues, and support operational goals.