Material Planner

The Material Planner will be responsible for executing the MRP production plan as determined by the Supply Chain Organization, managing excess and obsolete inventory, and validating purchased-item parameters for Internal Manufacturing. This role involves working with raw-material suppliers to resolve conflicts and leading efforts with supplier qualifications.

• Work safely by following safe work procedures and reporting incidents and safety issues.
• Participate in lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review MRP messages, purchase raw materials, and ensure material availability for timely work order execution.
• Ensure data integrity of product information and validate purchased-item parameters.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve material availability issues and manage vendor relationships.
• Maintain inventory levels and manage slow-moving inventory reports quarterly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 3 – 5 years experience in Planning/Procurement.
• MRP/ERP system experience in a Supply Chain Manufacturing organization.
• Strong background in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• APICS Certification or currently pursuing (preferred).
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and JDA business systems (preferred).
• Inventory Management Skills.