Material Planner

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  • Vollrath
Job Summary
Location
Kewaunee ,WI 54216
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
17 Mar 2025
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Job Description

The Material Planner role is an integral member of the Operations team. Responsible for inventory management and supplies to support customer requirements; this position will also support production schedules, and other operational functions.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Execution of planning messages (MRP, Virtual Pull, requisitions, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure production and customer requirements are fulfilled.
  • Release purchase orders to preferred/approved suppliers based upon planning messages.
  • Expedite and de-expedite orders of inventory and supplies, by reviewing shortages reports and other messages.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing in the evaluation of current approved suppliers and selection of new suppliers.
  • Maintain JDE planning parameters (lead-times, ROP, ROQ, MOQ, Kanban systems, and accurate system dates).
  • Understand, track, and execute changes to support corporate defined KPI's which include inventory, customer satisfaction levels, lead-time, etc.
  • Maintain positive communications with internal/external "customers" for raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and services (Customer Service, Suppliers, Inter-plant, operations, etc.).
  • Manage inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and internal traffic department.
  • Assure proper approval, accounting, and processing controls are maintained.
  • Interfaces with Quality/Purchasing Category Managers to develop correction actions related to purchased and manufactured components.
  • Involvement in continual improvement/cost down efforts.
  • Manage changes related to engineering, process, quality, and/or suppliers.
  • Other job tasks as assigned.
Experience & Education
  • 2+ Years of experience in any planning/manufacturing environment, 5 years preferred.
  • Associates degree in operation/supply chain/business or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree in operation, supply chain or business preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of quality systems.
  • Committed to lifelong education.
  • Proven track record as a team player.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Customer focused.
  • Sense of self accountability.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially pivot tables, vlookups, etc).
  • Problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Ability to work well and cross-train in a team environment.
  • Ability to identify cost down and continual improvement opportunities.
  • Understanding of dependencies and the cause/effect of these dependencies.
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