Materials​/Traffic Planner

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US,

Company: PACCAR

MATERIAL PLANNER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine production requirements for assigned group of purchased parts by reviewing sales or engineering releases, historical data, shortage or exception reports, and other applicable inputs.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers timely and accurately to meet production lead times, replenish non‑conforming or missing stock, and in response to engineering change notifications.
• Maintain accurate order board in weeks 0‑2.
• Expedite order releases to assure timely delivery of parts to support production requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and Kenworth management to resolve disputes over expedite, OT, or other charges.
• Coordinate new model launches with suppliers, engineering, and material handling to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Maintain a strong relationship with division buyers to ensure all goals are met.
• Maintain accuracy of exception reports/transactions daily (UMR, MAPC, ITP, ETC.).
• Resolve supplier packaging, labeling, and other compliance issues.
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery issues.
• Proactively implement process improvements utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAFFIC PLANNER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule, expedite, and monitor inbound and outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate tracking information and reporting.
• Exercise good decision‑making regarding freight routing.
• Utilize Pac Car transportation system to ensure on‑time delivery of shipments.
• Execute freight claim process for best cost recovery for loss/damage.
• Ensure accurate documentation for customs exports and hazmat shipments.
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery issues.
• Proactively implement process improvements utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills; detail oriented and thorough project execution.
• Self‑starter that achieves results alone, with minimal supervision, or with a team.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Preferred:
  Experience in an operations environment in manufacturing support.
• MUST MEET
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION.
  * Tests to ascertain qualifications may be given to candidates.

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.