Materials Planner II

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Montgomery, AL seeks a Material Planner II to maintain raw material and component levels to support production and keep MRP systems accurate onsite.

You will lead material planning activities with suppliers and internal teams, focusing on lean practices and continuous improvement to minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of material planning experience or equivalent.
• Experience with planning, organization, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update material min/max reorder levels with lead times and usage history.
• Perform inventory analysis to maximize turns.
• Review dormant/excess/obsolete materials and take action.
• Maintain accurate backflushing and inventory levels in MRP systems.
• Set up ERP planning parameters and adjust as required.
• Communicate material issues in production meetings and suggest solutions.
• Review supplier forecasts quarterly considering demand and performance.
• Promote lean, JIT, and best practices in material management.
• Collaborate with vendors, purchasing, and production teams on material availability.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Proficient in Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

3+ years material planning experience

APICS Certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

As a Material Planner ll is Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of raw materials and components to support production requirements and maintenance of MRP and supporting systems. This role supports Rheem North America and is based in Montgomery, AL, (Onsite).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update raw material, component, and subassembly min/max reorder levels, considering delivery lead times, forecasts, and usage history.
• Conduct inventory analysis of assigned raw materials, components, and subassemblies to maximize inventory turns.
• Review dormant, excess, and obsolete materials monthly and take appropriate action to reduce or eliminate them.
• Submit deviations and MRP system adjustments as needed to maintain accurate backflushing and inventory levels.
• Set up ERP system planning parameters and update them as required.
• Participate in production meetings to proactively communicate material issues and recommend alternatives or solutions.
• Review and update supplier forecasts at least quarterly, considering demand forecasts, usage history, and supplier performance.
• Identify and promote best practices related to material and inventory management, including lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) methodologies.
• Communicate and assist in resolving issues related to BOM accuracy, vendor performance, purchase orders, and other material-related concerns.
• Communicate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) regarding new or revised raw materials, components, and subassemblies to the appropriate production teams.
• Collaborate with vendors, production, purchasing, production control, material control, and other stakeholders regarding material availability and inventory levels.
• Assist in developing and recommending strategies to improve material flow and enhance the ability to accommodate schedule changes with minimal disruption and loss of efficiency.
• Support achievement and maintenance of department KPIs established by the Materials Manager and Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of related experience. or minimum 7 years equivalent combination of education and experience in field of material planning.
• Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organization, integration, and control with respect to the material planning function.
• Strong communicative skills (speaking, writing & listening) with the ability to present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Independent thought, good judgment, problem solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• A team player with solid interpersonal skills with an ability to work in matrix team environment.
• Self-motivated with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)

How To Stand Out

• Training and/or experience in MRP systems
• Training and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to develop forecast, implement JIT and Kanban Systems
• APICS Certification

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING SELF, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives - every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand - Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively - Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility - Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.