Material Planning Analyst

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly® Engineering in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico seeks a Material Planning Analyst on a contract basis. The role focuses on tracking WIP, promise dating, and expediting orders for new products to ensure on-time delivery and smooth material flow.

The candidate will work with the internal team on NPI supply and demand planning, developing forecasts and coordinating with the NPI team to meet schedules. Strong English/Spanish communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Management or Logistics.
• 1-2 years’ experience required.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Well organized with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan monthly production volume using forecasts, inventory, orders and capacity.
• Support planning capacity and fulfillment with plant operations.
• Identify new technologies to improve materials planning and SIOP capability.
• Track metrics to drive continuous improvement and supply reliability.
• Develop processes to improve supply capabilities and timelines for customers.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Management or Logistics

Job description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Material Planning Analyst for a contract position at a manufacturing client in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.

Tracks and manages inter/intra-plant work in process (WIP), promise dating, expedite orders for New Products to ensure on-time delivery and flow. May oversee command center and drive part shortage resolution. Monitors tracking and shipping. Performs escalated expediting when required to ensure on time delivery of material shortages with internal suppliers to ensure successful customer delivery.

Purpose

This position is for an entry-level Materials Planning, who is responsible for the NPI supply and demand planning process, Works with internal team to make sure develop financial forecasts.

Responsibility Statements

• Works with manufacturing team and develops monthly production volume planning using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined capacity parameters.
• Supporting planning capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations.
• Identifies and develops new technologies to improve materials planning and SIOP capability, sustainability, and reliability.
• Responsible for tracking appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the development of processes and plans to improve supply capabilities.
• Create and Provide timeline to customers to have visibility on shortages
• Coordinate with NPI team/TP dates in base of shorts (Long Leadtime pieces)

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineer, Materials Management or Logistic
• 1- 2 years’ experience of relevant is required
• Effective (English/Spanish) written and Verbal communication
• Microsoft Office
• Must be well organized
• Proficient in Communication Skills

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

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