Manufacturing Material Planner

Position Summary This position is responsible for planning and regulating machine parts and current inventory level. This role ensures that each day's scheduled run of parts occurs without incident. The individual is responsible for assisting Production Control management and Manufacturing management to achieve its daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing/building strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors.

Position Type:

Full Time, Exempt Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels

Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors

Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis

Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply

Liaise with other areas to ensure resolution of any known supplier/material issues

Expedite parts as required due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, misusage, etc.

Coordinate and follow up of purchase orders

Monitor delivery schedules and review orders

Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contacting vendors and checking inventories.

Manages inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.

Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that would cause production delays.

Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.

Keeps up with demand, forecasts needs to ensure JCB is able to meet set deadlines and goals

Determine and decide how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock issues in the production area Conduct periodic checks of inventory

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Material Planning

Preferred Qualifications International Supply Chain Experience5+ years of experience in inventory control, planning or expediting for a manufacturing facility

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP Effective verbal and written communication skills

Take direction well and work with minimal supervision

Good analytical skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent customer relation skills

Ability to monitor and control the delivery of production parts throughout the supply chain for 40+ suppliers representing 1200-part numbers

React proactively to parts shortages in order to ensure uninterrupted production of machines to customers

You should be proficient in:

Bachelor's Degree Warehouse Experience Material Handler Experience Production Planning & Scheduling Inventory Management & Control Commodity Purchasing Experience Supplier Negotiation Experience Machines & technologies you'll use:

Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)
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