Material Planner - Amico Corporation

JOB SUMMARY:
In support of Production and Project Management Group, this role will perform the planning activities for Individual Projects released to Production, understand the demand for materials and services and review business unit requirements to ensure that the required materials and services will be available when needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands the plan for materials and services within the business area to develop a supply plan to achieve targeted dates.
• Support project scheduling activities including delivery date management to identify material and service opportunities, resolving any scheduling issues that may impact stakeholders.
• Review and Update Bills of Material construction for Standard Finished Goods & Phantom BOMS.
• Provides support to the business when it comes to completing requisitions completely to ensure a quality on-time delivery of the requirements.
• Analyze the changing material demand patterns and adjust accordingly.
• Liaises with Purchasing to confirm requisitions for required materials and services have been received and POs have been released.
• Resolves scheduling issues and notifies affected stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date database of materials purchased and planned.
• Supports continuous improvement activities and make such recommendations as appropriate.

EXPECTATIONS:

• 1^st Update of the BOM is completed within two days of the production order release: BOMU - Status.
• 2^nd Update of the BOM is completed within two days after the production drawings are released – BOM2 Status.
• 3^rd and Final Update of the BOM is completed within one week after the First Off is completed and approved by QC – BOMF Status.
• Non-standard Raw materials are ordered within 1 week of the As-Built Release: Electrical Devices, Laminates, Hardware, and Gases…
• Cycle count is completed regularly as scheduled – all parts assigned to the Planner should be counted at least once every quarter.
• Storage Locations of materials are checked and updated.
• Work Order Variances are cleared before the project is shipped.
• Work Order Margins are checked and unusual numbers are investigated and reported.
• COGIs are checked daily and cleared.
• Packing and Shipping email is sent on time and include a complete list of Loose Parts with corresponding Handling Units per box.
• Loose Parts are documented and checked before shipping.
• Manage the back-order parts of projects.
• Production documents are filed after the project has shipped.

MEASURE OF SUCCESS:

• Projects started and completed as scheduled without Material Shortages.
• Material master is updated based on the changing demands – Safety Level, Reorder Point, BOMs and Phantom BOMs.
• Required Reports are prepared and completed as per the standard timeline: COGI REPORT, VARIANCE REPORT, ZCBS INVENTORY, BOM MARGIN, and PANEL MARGIN.

Education:

• Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Experiences Working with SAP is Preferred
• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.

Skills:

• Above average ability in Excel
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.