Materials Planning Supervisor

PACCAR • Renton, WA

2d

About The Position

The Materials Planning Supervisor leads, plans, coordinates, and supports material inventory and control and manufacturing processes, exercising a high degree of independent judgment. The role oversees inventory planning and supplier expediting, supplier relationships and compliance, material procurement, and internal and external material flow. It supports manufacturing operations by managing incoming requirements and scheduling product work orders, while balancing production and parts needs with inventory levels, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs. The supervisor also coordinates and develops Material Control staff, including training, team building, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of Materials Planning or Materials Handling experience required.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, mainframes, and PCs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong analytical ability.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in creative problem solving, team building, employee development, JIT, project management, process improvement, supplier relations, and supplier capability evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct inventory planning and supplier expediting.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, and identify and implement methods to ensure suppliers meet material delivery expectations and material-related project or improvement requirements.
• Assist management with planning and directing the material planning group to meet facility objectives and customer needs.
• Support coordination among Operations, Purchasing, Suppliers, Logistics, and Engineering.
• Plan, initiate, and maintain a material procurement process that achieves low total cost, quality, and timely delivery from internal and external suppliers.
• Manage inventory and record accuracy by monitoring shortage and surplus exceptions, supplier follow-ups, negative on-hand balances, and daily delivery performance.
• Develop and direct internal and external material flow planning to meet production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs.
• Support manufacturing operations by managing incoming requirements and scheduling product work orders.
• Assist with, implement, and coordinate efficient supply-base management.
• Participate in supplier-quality improvement efforts.
• Establish and implement training programs for the Material Control Department.
• Coordinate, train, and assist Material Control staff.
• Develop staff skills in evaluative and analytical thinking, innovative problem solving, and team building.
• Develop, review, and provide staff performance evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier compliance.
• Coordinate the Manufacturing Supplier System.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• At least 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, including wellness plans.
• Holiday bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager