Material Planner I: Lean MRP & Schedule Optimizer

Knorr Bremse Group

Springfield (MO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

401k Plan

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

New York Air Brake, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, is seeking a Material Requirements Planner/Production planner in Springfield, MO. You will manage MRP, S&OP schedules and production KPIs, coordinating with Sales and Demand Planning to fulfill orders while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Qualifications include strong analytical thinking, SAP experience, and knowledge of MPS/MRP modules.

Qualifications

Analytical thinking and problem solving demonstrated.
Process improvement experience and measurable outcomes.
Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Customer-focused mindset with business impact awareness.
Strategic view of production planning and scheduling.
Knowledge of product lines at component and end levels.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and lead the MRP/Production strategy to meet S&OP schedule and customer orders.
Lead on-time customer order and supplier delivery KPIs while meeting inventory turns targets.
Maintain production schedules, floor stock, and WIP transactions; manage ECN and kanban cycles.
Provide management with MPS/MRP metrics and report delays or issues.
Participate in Lean Daily Management and Knorr-Bremse Production System projects.
Ensure smooth production flow, optimize cost, quality, and productivity for non-exempt workforce.
Interact daily with Sales/Demand Planning for order fulfillment.
Assist colleagues and perform additional duties as required.