Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Lean (Fri-Sun)

New Flyer; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with generous company match

On-the-job training

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a Material Planner in Shepherdsville, KY to coordinate material planning activities ensuring production materials are available while reducing excess inventory. You will manage MRP messages, maintain inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with MRP systems. You will collaborate with production teams, monitor key metrics, and uphold safety and ISO standards in a

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate for processing materials to point of use (POU) location by requirement date.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in designated area and accuracy of reject requirements.
• Manage materials requirements planning (MRP); work with MRP messages and monitor daily order action summary (OAS).
• Drive continuous improvement and assist with development, communication and deployment of policies, guidelines and tools.
• Monitor, measure and meet all materials measurements.
• Provide excellent internal customer service 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 safety policies, procedures and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Lean manufacturing

ISO awareness

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

New Flyer is seeking a Material Planner in Shepherdsville, KY to coordinate material planning activities ensuring production materials are available while reducing excess inventory. You will manage MRP messages, maintain inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with MRP systems. You will collaborate with production teams, monitor key metrics, and uphold safety and ISO standards in a