Senior Material Planner

Korry Electronics Co.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A prominent electronics manufacturer in Everett, Washington, is seeking a Senior Material Planner to oversee material flow and ensure production efficiency. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring material availability, and managing inventory levels. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience, alongside strong skills in MRP and Excel. The position offers a salary range of $30.00 - $50.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor material flow from demand to delivery.
• Synchronize material availability with assembly schedules.
• Manage complex bills of materials.

Skills

Demonstrated experience in MRP

Proficient with Excel

Ability to troubleshoot material issues

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge in master scheduling

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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This role requires owning the entire material flow from initial demand to final delivery, with a focus on strategic execution and precision to ensure the production line operates without interruption.

Overview

Role overview and base pay range are provided by the employer. The typical base pay range is $30.00/hr - $50.00/hr.

What You Will Do

The Material Planner is responsible for planning and monitoring the flow of material from receipt of demand through the manufacturing process, synchronizing material availability with final assembly build schedules for assigned work centers, and maintaining line-side inventory, internal Kanban sizes, and safety stock to meet customer schedules. They create job orders, ensure timely completion, and coordinate with shipping to meet the customer schedule in line with backlog.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect shortage information and expedite materials to jobs as required
• Define and proactively adjust inventory levels (line side inventory, internal Kanban, safety stock, finished goods)
• Recommend and implement ideas to improve product velocity, right-size inventory levels, and reduce overall costs
• Manage complex bills of materials
• Manage and execute complex engineering change orders
• Manage obsolescence and stock depletion
• Create and regularly update lines of balance
• Reschedule job orders to meet customer schedules
• Input job order status and delivery information for Customer Service
• Lead meetings regarding materials needs

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 8 or more years of relevant experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in the practical application of MRP, scheduling, order policies and modifiers, capacity planning, product structures, shop floor control, and product families
• Proficient with Excel
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve material issues
• Excellent oral and good written communication skills
• Team player with sound judgment and analytical abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize activities
• Knowledgeable in master scheduling and demand management
• APICS or equivalent training preferred
• Proficient with MS Suite
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory input
• Day Shift Work Schedule 6.00 AM – 2:30 PM

Salary Range

Please note the typical hiring range is $30.00 - $50.00 hourly. Offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoes & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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