Material Planner Job Towson area,Maryland USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Material Planner 1

LOCATION: Westminster/Maryland (US-MD),United States|
BRAND: Knorr Brake Company |
REQUISITION : 11442|
JOB GRADE:14|
ON-SITE/REMOTE:On-site

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at !

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Material Planner manages the production and material flow through the segment’s work centers to provide schedule adherence to the Master Production Schedule. To support this objective, data in several system modules, including capacity requirements plan, data integrity of work orders, work order maintenance, work center maintenance, dispatch control, lead times, lot sizes, etc., must be managed daily.

Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.

Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
Maintain and safeguard business records.

Additional Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develop and maintain monthly production shortage report utilizing the Master Production Schedule and inputs from the purchasing and expediting groups.

Ensure data integrity of the Work Order Maintenance system module, including release of, material availability for, priority of dispatch, and variance control data points.

Maintain systems daily, including but not not limited to, floor stock and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory transactions, scrap transactions, and lot sizing.

Provide management with measurements that accurately define our position to the MPS (Master Production Schedule) and MRP (material resource planning). This includes reporting past due hours, anticipated delays, and tooling or support problems.

Plan capacity requirements, in an effort to ensure schedule adherence, including manpower, machines, overtime, off-load, and outsourcing.

Ensure a smooth flow of production that optimizes cost, quality, schedule adherence, and productivity of the non-exempt workforce.

Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

Competencies

Technical Expertise
Global knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, modules, including module-interfacing.
SAP system knowledge strongly preferred with detailed understanding of shop floor control, CRP, MPS, and MRP modules.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to efficiently obtain and distribute information
Business Perspective
Strong product line knowledge at the component and end levels
Time Management

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster is $65,100–$97,700 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. NYAB is a multi-state employer, and this…