Material Planner

Wabash; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Wisconsin is seeking a Material Control professional to manage production materials and maintain accurate inventory in the ERP system. The role supports lean initiatives and requires collaboration with purchasing and engineering to resolve material issues.

The candidate should have a HS diploma or GED, experience with SAP, and strong organizational and data-entry skills. Safety and housekeeping are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Proficient data entry and transaction processing in SAP and related systems.
• Knowledge of safety measures for each job assignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production materials per work orders and issue to the floor.
• Maintain physical inventory and accuracy in ERP.
• Conduct cycle or annual inventory as required.
• Coordinate with purchasing/engineering to resolve material availability issues.
• Support Kanban setup and lean initiatives.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Data entry / SAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Material Control Grade Level: 3

Department: Production FLSA: Hourly

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor Date: 03/01/2018

Position Description: Statement of the major duties, responsibilities, and supervisory relationships of a position. In its simplest form, indicate the work to be performed by the position (NOT THE ASSOCIATE).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Per work orders, prepares the production materials needed for a job and issues to the production floor
• Maintains physical inventory of all assigned parts and production materials
• Maintains inventory storage to ensure logical, accurate and efficient storing and pulling of inventory
• Conducts physical inventory (cycle, annual, etc.) as scheduled and required
• Inputs all appropriate detail into ERP system or other computer programs in a timely manner to maintain an accurate data base, produce accurate reports and to track inventory data
• Work order releases
• Daily inventory transactions
• Checks Bills of Material to make sure all required parts are available or on order, coordinates with purchasing and engineering departments to resolve problems
• Practices lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap and waste
• Returns overstocked materials and disposes of obsolete materials
• Assists in the set up and maintenance Kanban systems
• Runs required reports in order to assure accuracy, resolves problems and reports to management
• Follows all safety requirements and works with safety in mind
• Use of safe fork truck techniques to protect people, property and materials
• Maintains awareness of hazardous areas and situations, immediately notifies team leader or supervisor of any quality or safety problems, concerns or delays
• Works cooperatively with others in a continuous improvement environment; attends and participates in team meetings, helps others as needed
• Responsible for housekeeping, order and neatness of the storage areas
• Advises Supervisor of any maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment
• Suggests methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality
• Receives all incoming materials for the business unit, delivers to appropriate storage or use, and prepares daily receiving transactions
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Bachelor's Degree

Vocational School or some College courses Master's Degree

Associate's Degree, Trade or Technical School Doctoral Degree

Knowledge and/or training courses specific for this position (explain)

Required Preferred

Explanation (list at least 3)

• Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment (R)
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP (P)
• Process Improvement (P)
• Knowledge of UPS/Fed-Ex shipping regulations (P)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (R)

Skills specific for this position (explain)

Required Preferred

Explanation (list at least 3)

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills (R)
• Excellent time management skills (R)
• Excellent organizational skills (R)
• Ability to accurately enter data into computer, perform transactions and use SAP and other communications software. (R)

Experience specific for this position (explain)

Required Preferred

Explanation

• May require an Associate's degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or related area
• Fork lift certified or ability to become fork lift certified (R)
• Physical inventory/cycle counting (P)
• 5S workplace organization (P)

Certifications, Licenses

O

Behavioral Competencies

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better
• Copes successfully with unexpected events
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment in which presenteeism is required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.