Material Planner

Flash Technology, LLC; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SPX Technologies’ Radiodetection is seeking a Material Planner to optimize material flow from sales through procurement to production, ensuring on-time delivery and cost targets.

You will prepare material schedules, coordinate with suppliers and production, manage inventory accuracy, and monitor MRP data. The role requires 5+ years planning experience, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong English communication. This is an on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years planning experience in a related industry.
• Excellent knowledge of MRP/ERP processes and inventory control.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and procedures and ensure a “safety first” culture in every task undertaken.
• Plans and prepares material schedules for manufacture of military or commercial products.
• Establishes sequence and lead time of each material to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes material shortages and requirements from MRP system.
• Assist with inventory management and cycle counting.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages.
• Notify Sales/ Production of any schedule impacts as result of material delays.
• Coordinate/expedite material to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Completes status reports, such as material inventory.
• Assist with correcting inventory as required.
• Organizing subcontracted material to the vendor.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In‑depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years planning experience in a related industry.
• Good communications skills.

Skills

MRP planning

ERP systems

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

As a Material Planner, you will plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor the flow of products from sales through the procurement to production process. Provide timely planning and scheduling of products to the manufacturing floor to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

Duties:

• Follow safe work practices and procedures and ensure a “safety first” culture in every task undertaken.
• Plans and prepares material schedules for manufacture of military or commercial products.
• Establishes sequence and lead time of each material to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes material shortages and requirements from MRP system.
• Assist with inventory management and cycle counting.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages.
• Notify Sales/ Production of any schedule impacts as result of material delays.
• Coordinate/expedite material to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Completes status reports, such as material inventory.
• Assist with correcting inventory as required.
• Organizing subcontracted material to the vendor.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In‑depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years planning experience in a related industry.
• Good communications skills.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.