Materials Planner

Overview

American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for a Materials Planner in Lake Orion, Michigan and Springboro, Ohio.

The Materials Planner will utilize their extensive knowledge of products, order processing flow, initiating material movement, tracking production, and accounting of schedules in process. This position also requires the routine use of the PRP and MRP to review inventory and develop a plan that incorporates the priority orders.

• Collect data to create and maintain planning reports and all associated planning logic in the ERP system for assigned product families.
• Ensure adequate materials are available to meet the requirements for each plan, based on the master production schedule and calculated by the MRP system while supporting inventory and turn goals.
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to solve shortage or short lead time requirements.
• Responsible for optimum scheduling of production to meet demand, forecasting future needs, resolving internal and external problems, and communicating effectively with both customers and suppliers.
• Support the production operator to root cause the issues and day to day operations.
• Build up the Procurement Program by dividing and leveling piece procurements.
• Provide expertise in the logistics areas of ordering, in-bound, and out-bound materials.
• Cycle count materials to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Ensure that logistics conventions comply with purchasing objectives and support conditions set by suppliers for procurement and packaging and by logistics partners for transport and services
• Collaborate with appropriate areas to plan work center capacity requirements based on the order profile (customer requirements) and to schedule/release customer orders into the appropriate work center.
• Design, develop, validate, and implement methods and tools that improve operational flexibility and execution of a lean production systems using appropriate lean logistics concepts.
• Develop and implement solutions that focus on reducing lead time throughout the value stream and extended supply chain.
• Ability to deal with customers and suppliers tactfully and effectively in stressful situations and react appropriately.
• Manages and troubleshoots any discrepancies of supplied material with Vendor and End user.
• Ensure all communications are legally correct and reflect ABS’s policies and directives and programs.
• Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes
• Track and maintain supplier delivery performance.
• Working with Supply Chain, and Capacity Planning teams on the timing and availability of product transitions in order to plan for platform end of life (minimizing E&O inventory) and ramp of new platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, or other related fields.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems desired, previous PLEX ERP system preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and supply chain management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Strong technical, communication, customer service, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Must be a team player.

• Decision Making & Analysis:
  Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
• Continual Improvement:
  Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative:
  Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely:
  Demonstrates…