Materials Planner Job at Hendrickson Navarre
Position Purpose:
Manage inventory of raw materials and monitor the production schedules for the facility to achieve internal and external customer requirements. Participate in continuous improvement activities within a team environment. Manage supplier relationships in a manner consistent with supporting the development and implementation of supply chain programs.
Essential Functions:
· Reviewing/analyzing MRP daily and adjusting delivery schedules to support the production requirements.
· Managing inventory levels of purchased components to achieve plant goals.
· Communicates clearly, concisely, and completely too all functional areas of the plant.
· Monitor plant ECN’s and minimize plant excess and obsolescence.
· Manage the utilization of Kanban, JIT, lot sizing and point of storage techniques in support of Plant goals.
· Schedule orders and coordinator the flow of materials in a timely manner in a way that optimizes forecast while minimizing inventory levels.
· Developing strong relationships with suppliers.
Education and Training
· Bachelor’s Degree in business or related degree preferred, or equivalent experience
· APICS certification or pursuing certification is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
· Knowledge of KANBAN, ISO/TS16949 and JIT concepts and techniques preferred.
· Effective communication skills (verbal/written) with strong math and organizational skills are required.
· Knowledge of formal manufacturing resource planning systems required.
· Microsoft Office and Showcase Strategy a plus.
· Combined experience in purchasing and general warehousing required.
· Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with vendors required.
· Manufacturing experience preferred.
· Excellent organization skills required.
· Ability to execute short and long range planning to balance inventory mix.
· Experience required in inventory management/control with the ability to exercise foresight relative to inventory control.
· Experience in creating effective inventory plans and strategies to maximize profitability for an organization.
Physical Demands
Constant sitting
Occasional grasping and pinching
Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching
Lift up to 5 lbs.
Carry up to 5 5lbs. approximately 25 feet
Push/Pull 10 lbs. of force up to 5 feet
Environmental Conditions
Work Environment: Office/Administrative
Lighting: Adequate
Ventilation: Adequate
Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat.
Behavioral Traits
· Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
· Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies
· Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
· Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
· Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
· Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
· Development & Continual Learning- Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
· Listening- Understands and learns from what others say.
· Managing Projects or Programs- Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs.
· Speaking- Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand.
· Stress Tolerance- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
· Teamwork- Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
· Writing- Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
Work Location: One location
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