Material Planner - 1st Shift

New Flyer; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with company match

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a Material Planner in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. You will enhance material department efficiency, ensuring availability for production and reducing excess inventory.

The ideal candidate should have experience in materials planning and be proficient in MRP systems. We offer competitive wages, a benefit package with immediate eligibility, and a culture that values team empowerment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate for processing materials to point of use location by requirement date.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory in designated area.
• Handle materials requirements planning (MRP) and monitor daily order action summary.
• Drive continuous improvement and develop policies and tools for success.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers.

Skills

Experience in materials planning

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MRP systems

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Material Planner

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 5am-3:30pm

Starting pay: $26.13 hr

New Flyer is North America's heavy‑duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero‑emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero‑emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy‑duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

Position Summary

As a Material Planner at New Flyer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of our materials department. This position involves coordinating material planning activities to ensure that materials are available for production, reducing excess inventory, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

What you will do

• Coordinate for processing materials to point of use (POU) location by requirement date.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory in your designated area and accuracy of reject requirements.
• Handle materials requirements planning (MRP); work with MRP messages and monitor daily order action summary (OAS).
• Drive continuous improvement and assist with the development, communication, and deployment of policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure success in all processes.
• Monitor, measure and meet all materials measurements.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers by working with other key areas to ensure daily completion of vital tasks.
• Assist manufacturing leadership on day‑to‑day tasks within designated area.
• Maintain a safe work environment; adhere to all safety policies, procedures and processes.

What you need to be successful

• Proven experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Preferred a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Be a part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401K with generous company match.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On‑the‑job training in a continuous learning environment (we've invested 10.9 million in 2023).
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.

New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.