Sr Material Planner

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of planning messages (MRP, Virtual Pull, requisitions, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure production and customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Prepare production schedules, drive execution, and adjust as customer requirements change or other factors influence the schedule.
• Release purchase orders to preferred/approved suppliers based upon planning messages.
• Expedite and de-expedite orders of inventory and supplies, by reviewing shortages reports and other messages.
• Collaborate with Purchasing in the evaluation of current approved suppliers and selection of new suppliers.
• Maintain JDE planning parameters (lead-times, ROP, ROQ, MOQ, Kanban systems, and accurate system dates).
• Understand, track, lead and drive actions to improve corporate defined KPI’s which include inventory, customer satisfaction levels, lead-time, etc.
• Foster positive communications with internal/external “customers” for raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and services (Customer Service, Suppliers, Inter-plant, operations, etc.)
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and internal traffic department.
• Assure proper approval, accounting, and processing controls are maintained.
• Comprehension of current and future demand and its impact on capacity both internal and external (initiate actions to support the demand).
• Improve material flow through replenishment programs which result in optimized utilization of resources.
• Participate in new product development projects.
• Interfaces with Quality/Purchasing Category Managers to develop correction actions related to purchased and manufactured components.
• Lead and execute Continual Improvement/Cost Down projects.
• Manage changes related to engineering, process, quality, and/or suppliers.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS