Material Planner- PC&L

Job Title:  Material Planner                                                                                         

Level:  5/6                                                                                                                           

Supervisor:  Connie Madison      

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze Production Plans                                                                                                                      
• Order Material from suppliers to support production                                                                                         
• Manage Troubled Suppliers                                                                                                                  
• Work with Purchasing and Quality on supplier delivery and quality issues                                                   
• Maintain Inventory Accuracy (cycle counts)                                                                                                        
• Engage in New Program Launches                                                                                                     
• Communicate with Transportation on carrier issues                                                                                          
• Track delivery of material from suppliers                                                                                                            
• Manage Premium Freight of Incoming material 
• Develop schedules for customer service requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience in automotive industry
• Available to work flexible hours to best support manufacturing.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation applications and/or software
• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug tests
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters
• Strong communication, trouble shooting, administrative and organizational skills
• Must have right to work in the US without sponsorship
• Physical Requirements:
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting not more than 40 pounds
  • Stooping/Crouching
  • Twisting/Bending
  • Speaking/Listening

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Supply Chain.
• Engineering and/or other technical skills
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.