Material Planner

ebm-papst Inc.; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst Inc. in Telford, PA is seeking a Material Planner to maintain inventory levels and support the production plan.

You will order Serial Production parts, work with vendors to meet production demand, and communicate forecasts with suppliers to ensure material availability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years manufacturing experience, strong ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP/AS400), and Lean/Continuous Improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum five years manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, SAP and/or AS400 preferred.
• Knowledge in Lean Production and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to communicate across multiple departments clearly and effectively.
• Experience developing inventory control/supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production plan.
• Order Serial Production parts from vendors in correct quantity and timing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet production & inventory objectives.
• Communicate near-term & mid-range forecasts with suppliers.
• Identify and escalate issues impacting production or delivery timelines
• Ensure component parts availability with sourcing.
• Coordinate outside process orders and shipping documentation.
• Maintain Part Master files for MRP system.
• Manage lead times, safety stock, and reorder points.
• Collaborate with Engineering on materials for changes & new products.
• Facilitate issue resolution with Accounts Payable for POs/invoicing/pricing.
• Utilize MRP II, CAD, Shop Floor Control, Capacity Planning, MO Maintenance, MS Excel/Word.
• Analyze supplier performance and participate in continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Production

Inventory control

Cross-functional communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

AS400

MRP/ERP

Job description

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Material Planner

Mat.&Prod.Planner PL Telford, TN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1186

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production plan.
• Order all Serial Production parts from vendors/suppliers in correct QTY and to correct time to meet production demand.
• Works with suppliers to expedite or defer materials as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements and to meet production and inventory objectives.
• Communicates near-term and mid-range demand forecasts with suppliers to ensure material availability
• Identifies and escalates issues that may impact production or customer delivery timelines
• Work with sourcing department to ensure all component parts are available to meet start date build schedules.
• Coordination of outside process orders including the creation, monitoring, tracking, and occasional expediting of phantom purchase orders. Handle all aspects in the proper preparation of shipments including packing and documentation for outside processes.
• Use and maintain Part Master files to support Materials Requirements Planning system fabrication requirements and on time delivery to customers.
• Manage lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder points for assigned materials
• Work with Engineering to provide material analysis for change cut-ins dates and coordinate all new product introductions.
• Facilitates problem resolutions with Accounts Payable related to purchase orders/ invoicing and pricing.
• Use the following software programs when performing this job: MRP II, CAD, Shop Floor Control, Capacity Planning, MO Maintenance, Microsoft Excel, Word and other software.
• Analyzes supplier performance and participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum five years manufacturing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, SAP and/or AS400 strongly preferred
• Knowledge in Lean Production and Continuous Improvement
• Ability to effectively communicate amongst multiple departments in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner
• Experience developing and implementing inventory control/supply chain strategies