Sr. Materials Planner

Requisition Summary

The Materials Planner is an on-site position responsible for ensuring parts availability to support manufacturing at Kenworth’s factory in Renton, WA.

• Determine production requirements for assigned groupings of manufactured or purchased parts by reviewing sales or engineering releases, historical data, shortage or exception reports, and other information
• Issue purchase and/or shop orders to Kenworth suppliers to meet engineering change order (ECN) requirements; replace non‑conforming or lost parts and to meet internal requirements
• Reconstruct order board (weeks 0‑2) as needed
• Maintain proper inventory levels based on current inventory, historical usage, and forecast demand
• Expedite order releases or shop orders to assure timely delivery of parts to support production schedules
• Work with supply base regarding delivery, expediting, purchase orders, inventory, invoicing/pricing/receiving discrepancies, (un‑matched receipts, supplier payment system, etc.), packaging, ongoing programs, and other related functions
• Review aged invoices/ASNs over 21 days and work with material handling to receive accordingly
• Participate in new product implementation with suppliers, Material Handling, Engineering, and Assembly Personnel
• Monitor quality, service, and delivery issues. Take corrective action as necessary
• Communicate issue/insight to Division Planner or Corporate Purchasing as appropriate
• Resolve bill‑of‑material and on‑hand discrepancies through research with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Materials personnel
• Complete transactions (ITP) to ensure integrity of on‑hand balances
• Resolve supplier packaging problems
• Participate in cycle count activities for applicable parts and adjust inventory records accordingly
• Participate in special projects as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations or other related field preferred.
• 3-4 years related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and functions.
• Acceptable oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills; analytical; detailed and organized work habits.
• Self‑starter able to work with minimal supervision in both team and individual environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills, including conflict management.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Office required.

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays; and sick leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid short and long term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans
• This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. The salary range for Sr. Material Planner is $77,700 – $106,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

This is a safety‑sensitive position, and the pre‑employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. Kenworth Truck Company – Renton is an E-verify employer.

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