Resale - Planner

Colonial Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products Inc. is seeking a skilled supply chain planner to plan, schedule, and monitor goods to meet production requirements. This role requires data-driven decision making and close collaboration with sourcing and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of planning experience, familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred), and strong MS Office skills to analyze data and trends for cost-efficient purchasing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years planning experience.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively in all correspondence.
• Direct experience with MRP/ERP systems (JDEdwards preferred).
• Data extrapolation / identify trends.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet production requirements.
• Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of goods, services and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.
• Determine material requirements from production schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials through production cycle.
• Take on special assignments such as projects to adjust delivery schedules to meet new customer demand or supply new DCs.
• Work with Receiving, Packaging and Shipping departments to reconcile discrepancies.
• Conducts business at the highest ethical standard.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis

MS Office

Tools

JDEdwards

Job description

Ongoing purchase order generation of materials and components that meet the quality standards of Standard Motor Products Inc. Assume full responsibility for planning requirements and supply chain management to ensure timely delivery of goods within budget and/or standard costs. Rely on system knowledge and judgement to accomplish goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet the production requirements of the company
• Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system
• Demonstrate working knowledge of goods, services and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements
• Determine material requirements from production schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials through production cycle
• Take on special assignments as warranted, such as projects to adjust delivery schedules to meet new customer demand or supply new DCs
• Work with Receiving, Packaging and Shipping departments to reconcile discrepancies.
• Conducts business at the highest ethical standard

REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Minimum 3 to 5 years planning experience
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and informative manner through all correspondence
• Direct experience with MRP/ERP systems (JDEdwards preferred)
• Data extrapolation / identify trends
• Proficiency in MS Office programs