MATERIALS PLANNER

Murata-Machinery-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata-Machinery- is seeking a logistics coordinator to manage material flow and inventory for projects in Phoenix. This role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and KPI-driven performance.

You will create move-in schedules, coordinate between teams, and ensure compliance with procedures. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint is required. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level logistics experience preferred, with clear KPI reporting ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document production for customers and leaders.
• Ability to interpret packing lists, schedules and delivery dates.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage material and inventory logistics across projects.
• Monitor packing lists, delivery dates and KPI reports monthly.
• Create move-in schedules and merge with project schedules.
• Prepare formal documents and communications for customers and leaders.
• Coordinate material movements between company and customers and between projects.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and proactively resolve issues.

Skills

KPI tracking

Logistics coordination

Documentation

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Data extraction & analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in logistics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARYResponsible for defining and managing the logistics of material and inventory during the project.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Monitor and read reports pertaining to Packing Lists and their delivery dates.Track and Report KPIs monthly.Use email to communicate information that can be easily forwarded to senior leaders.Create formal word documents that can be distributed to customers, leaders, teams.Create complex schedules, tables and other documents using formulas and formatting.Be able to create move-in schedule and merge it with the project schedule.Participate in pre-project reviews and identify issues.Monitor team conformance to protocols and prevent issues from occurring.Reinforce compliance proactively so no team members violate the policy.Recognize parts by Part Number or description.Proactively solve issues with tracking and information flow.Recognize issues with part delivery and come up with solution/suggestion.Directing and coordinating activity order cycle.Deliver on Action Requirements and follow up in a timely manner.Manage materials movements between the company and the customer.Manage materials movements between Projects.Optimizing move-in Fulfillment.Work with other projects directly to share available resources to stay on schedule.Be able to extract data and use it for KPIs.Predict spares required over a project’s lifetime.Proactive material managementEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in logistics and/or installations, some college preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, and analyze technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.OTHER SKILLSMicrosoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, strong organizational and management skillsKnowledge of logistics and installation sequenceGood communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities