Senior Material Planner

ZipRecruiter; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in vehicle systems seeks a candidate for a role involving research and inventory management. Ideal applicants will have strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently. The position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment, requiring problem-solving and a methodical approach to tasks.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Must work independently and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research items for shortages and contact suppliers.
• Identify accuracy issues of inventory.
• Timely disposition of DM Materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research items for shortage
• Contact suppliers for timely shipments (behind schedule-over shipments)
• Identify accuracy issues of inventory or releases
• Issue VSR
• Timely disposition of DM Materials 6. Review future production forecast and check materials ordered correctly

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree prefered but not required, and 2-5 years’ experience
• Strong organizational skills, knowledge of MS Office Products, and a high level of initiative are expected
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbal and written, be extremely accurate in quality of work, and be able to work independently
• Good problem-solving skills, SAP experience, and the ability to multitask are required
• Requires ability to understand engineering documents and work closely with members of the engineering team

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required