Planner I, MRP

Leviton; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton in Morganton, NC seeks a procurement planner to schedule, release, and maintain finished goods and components, while coordinating with buyers and vendors. You will manage inventories, monitor changes via Engineering, and ensure timely procurement and reporting to support production.

The role requires an associate degree, experience in manufacturing, and familiarity with Oracle ERP; CPIM is a plus. Travel up to 10% may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPIM Certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in ERP systems, Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides planning and procurement information to the MRP manager and plant supervision.
• Maintains inventories for packaging, components, and raw materials.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and plant support groups.
• Coordinates with MRP Manager for new items planning and execution.
• Maintains production schedules to balance capacity and staffing.

Skills

Vendor communication

MS Office

English proficiency

Materials planning

Education

Associate degree

CPIM certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

This position is responsible for scheduling, releasing and maintaining schedules for finished goods and fabricated components as well as procuring all purchased items relevant to their areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides planning and procurement information to the MRP manager as well as plant supervision
• Maintains proper inventories for packaging, components, and raw materials
• Maintains professional working relationships with vendors and plant support groups
• Works with the MRP Manager to ensure all new items are properly planned and executed
• Works on all priority items in timely manner
• Maintains scheduled quantities that will cover the requirements, balance people, and coordinate capacity concerns while executing a workable production schedule using Oracle reports and RCP
• Ensures their departments have the necessary reports daily and weekly
• Monitors Engineering Change Order to ensure use-up methods are in place and new materials are requisitioned. Monitor manufacturing changes as affected by Engineering Change Orders
• Monitors and correct any balances on jobs, shortages, including maintaining purchase order releases
• Maintains purchase orders and inventory
• Communicates with buyers, vendors, and customers to resolve issues and/or requests
• Alerts MRP Management to any schedule changes
• Ensures all position and department metrics are achieved
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and internal customers
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
• Working knowledge of materials planning systems preferred

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in business or related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• CPIM Certification preferred
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• Experience in ERP systems, Oracle preferred

Travel

• Up to 10% may be required

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensurethe legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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Pay Range

$50,000 - $55,000