Material Control Planner II
Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
SALARIED POSITION
POSITION TITLE: Material Control Planner II SHIFT: 1st
SECTION OR DEPARTMENT: SEWS Electronics Division
REPORTS TO: Material Control Manager
LOCATION: Edmonton, KY
BASIC POSITION DUTIES:
- Order material and maintain inventory while controlling levels of cost.
- Order and ensure availability of raw materials for manufacturing.
- Release purchase orders from MRP to vendors.
- Check and follow up back orders for purchase orders.
- Monitors potential shortages and acts.
- Communicate with vendors to provide information about needs and delivery issues.
- Utilize “shortage report” and other methods to avoid down-time due to parts shortages.
- Generates purchase orders and forecasts (“Delivery Schedules”) and transmits to vendors as assigned.
- Utilizes weekly “Expedite Report” and “Past Due Report” to control open orders, as necessary.
- Resolves receiving and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintains appropriate paperwork as required by QA and TS standards.
- Elevates critical issues to management when necessary.
- Negotiate independently with vendors where appropriate.
- Demonstrates understanding of BPCS processes and distinctions between BPCS and manual orders.
- Maintains appropriate inventory levels in accordance with company goals.
- Meets company goals to premium freight.
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in daily and weekly job duties to help meet company goals for digital transformation across all departments.
- Continuous Improvement – Analyze date, procedures, processes for continuous improvement and cost saving for internal and external customers. Provide support, participation, and contribution on cross functional value added and growth projects.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma Required.
- 2–4-year Degree Preferred.
- 1-3 years progressive material control experience.
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication written and verbal.
- Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets and pivot tables) and Microsoft Word.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports directly to Material Control Manager. Supports PC and Manufacturing Associates to meet customer requirements.