Materials Planner I: SAP & Lean Scheduling

A.O. Smith; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith in Wisconsin is seeking a Materials Planner to support raw material planning in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet production needs while targeting cost, lead time, and inventory goals. Responsibilities include preparing production schedules, working closely with purchasing and logistics, and maintaining the master production plan. You will analyze MRP data, issue purchase orders, and help ensure on-time delivery for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• 3 years related experience.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office and internet browsers.
• Experience in SAP and other transportation management systems, preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under time/date driven deadlines.
• Ability to analyze situations and react in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing production schedules and work orders.
• Acts as a support contact with sales, manufacturing, and logistics, determining resource constraints, and developing plans to achieve customers' needs.
• Work with purchasing to resolve issues with suppliers relative to material availability and quality.
• Identifies and communicates material supply issues that may affect production schedules.
• Assists in maintaining the master production schedule for the facility, reviewing daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements and availability of materials.
• Collaborates with more experienced engineers in deciding the use of production machines, equipment, and tools.
• Reviews monthly marketing forecasts and adjusts master schedules accordingly.
• Helps manage inventory of raw materials and establish production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Assist with and analyze MRP and forecast data, generate purchase orders, and manage Kanban's to meet production needs with minimal inventory investment.
• Assists with coordinating material shipments with internal and external logistics services.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

A. O. Smith in Wisconsin is seeking a Materials Planner to support raw material planning in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet production needs while targeting cost, lead time, and inventory goals. Responsibilities include preparing production schedules, working closely with purchasing and logistics, and maintaining the master production plan. You will analyze MRP data, issue purchase orders, and help ensure on-time delivery for