Material Planner - 2nd Shift

New Flyer; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with company match

On-the-job training

Job summary

New Flyer, located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is seeking a Material Planner who will be integral in enhancing material planning efficiency. The role involves coordinating materials for production while ensuring accuracy in inventory management and continuous improvement in all processes.

Successful candidates will have experience in materials planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MRP systems. New Flyer offers competitive wages, benefits, and a culture that encourages team empowerment and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning or related field.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data.
• Proficient in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate processing materials to point of use location.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory and reject requirements.
• Oversee materials requirements planning (MRP).
• Drive continuous improvement and policy deployment.
• Monitor and meet materials measurements.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers.
• Assist manufacturing leadership with day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Materials planning experience

Analytical skills

MRP systems proficiency

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Job description

Material Planner

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 4pm-2:30am

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:

• Coordination for processing materials to point of use (POU) location by requirement date.
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of inventory in your designated area and accuracy of reject requirements.
• Responsible for 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.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

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

Our why

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market‑leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

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.