Strategic Production Planner – Inventory & MRP Expert

Korry Electronics, Co.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term care plan options

Safety shoe & glasses benefit

Vanpool subsidy

Recognition awards

Employee referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Korry Electronics is seeking a Material Planner in Everett, WA to plan and monitor material flow from demand to manufacture. You will synchronize material availability with build schedules, manage line-side inventory, Kanban, and safety stock, and ensure job orders meet customer schedules.

Responsibilities include expediting shortages, maintaining BOMs, leading materials meetings, and partnering with production and shipping to keep on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• MRP/scheduling and material planning experience.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with BOMs, line-side inventory, and Kanban.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and shop floor control.
• APICS or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect shortage information and expedite materials to jobs.
• Define and adjust line-side inventory, Kanban, and safety stock.
• Improve inventory velocity and reduce costs.
• Manage complex bills of materials and engineering changes.
• Lead materials meetings and coordinate with production and shipping.
• Reschedule job orders to meet customer schedules.
• Input job order status and delivery information for Customer Service.

Skills

MRP scheduling

Scheduling

Order policies

Modifiers

Capacity planning

Product structures

Shop floor control

Product families

Excel

Troubleshoot issues

Communication

Attention to detail

Master scheduling

Demand management

MS Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Suite

Excel

Job description

Korry Electronics is seeking a Material Planner in Everett, WA to plan and monitor material flow from demand to manufacture. You will synchronize material availability with build schedules, manage line-side inventory, Kanban, and safety stock, and ensure job orders meet customer schedules.

Responsibilities include expediting shortages, maintaining BOMs, leading materials meetings, and partnering with production and shipping to keep on-time delivery.