Division Materials Analyst

Hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Canton, OH is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to execute MRP and JIT/KanBan for key parts across division plants. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal manufacturing to minimize obsolescence and optimize safety stock and lot sizing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, APICS CPIM preferred, and 3–5 years of materials management experience with MRPII/ERP systems. Office setting, at-will employer, benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment using MRPII/ERP software.
• Should have 2 years of experience as a material planner or shop scheduler.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred; APICS CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP with precision to sustain availability of parts at all Division plants while minimizing inventory investment.
• Provide vendors with accurate, near term Purchase Order releases.
• Consolidate Division purchased parts forecasts by vendor, and update each supplier with a six-month forecast, each month.
• Maintain MRP system integrity through management of CA-KBM, item master planning factors to provide optimum inventory planning for assigned SPD programs.
• Manage engineering changes (ECNs) to facilitate timely material transitions and prevent obsolescence for all plants as required

Skills

MRP planning

ERP software

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

CA-KBM

QAD ERP

MRPII/ERP systems

Job description

Position Purpose
Execute Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and JIT/KanBan for Key, common usage purchased parts for all division plants. Responsible and accountable for effectively managing supplier and internal manufacturing coordination of engineering changes, minimization of divisional obsolescence, and safety stock/lot sizing analysis. Maintains Division Planning Bills.

Position Purpose
Execute Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and JIT/KanBan for Key, common usage purchased parts for all division plants. Responsible and accountable for effectively managing supplier and internal manufacturing coordination of engineering changes, minimization of divisional obsolescence, and safety stock/lot sizing analysis. Maintains Division Planning Bills.

Essential Functions

• Execute MRP with precision to sustain availability of parts at all Division plants while minimizing inventory investment. Provide vendors with accurate, near term Purchase Order releases.
• Consolidate Division purchased parts forecasts by vendor, and update each supplier with a six-month forecast, each month.
• Maintain MRP system integrity through management of CA-KBM, item master planning factors to provide optimum inventory planning for assigned SPD programs.
• Manage engineering changes (ECNs) to facilitate timely material transitions and prevent obsolescence for all plants as required

Education And Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM) and QAD experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment using MRPII/ERP software. Should have 2 years of experience as a material planner or shop scheduler.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions

• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.
• Office setting.

Behavioral Traits

• Excellent analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to quickly interpret MRP planning reports and complete knowledge of creating computer spreadsheets.
• This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.