Materials Master Planner

Job Title: Materials Planner

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH

Shift: 7:30AM-4:00PM

Contract Duration: 6 months. Contract to Hire

Position Summary:

Provide administrative support of the PPC Mass Production unit. This individual must possess an overall knowledge of the operation and provide management with periodic and real time information.

Essential Functions:

? Follow/Maintain company/department business plan/budget targets.

? Generate/Issue Forecast to Suppliers for material planning purposes.

? Generate/Issue/Track Material Releases to Suppliers using production scheduling information available (Manual=Excel & ERP=QAD) in a Pull System to ensure Just In Time requirements are met.

? Setup/Maintain purchased parts data in QAD.

? Daily part verification in QAD monitoring timeliness/accuracy of deliveries.

? Work with Material Service to manage parts received.

? Support/Work with other departments on any part related issues.

? Track part problem occurrences daily: troubleshoot/initiate/follow-up on corrective action as needed.

? Customer Service window to Suppliers for parts delivery.

? Monitor Supplier Performance data monthly to control/improve delivery performance.

? Manage/Control raw material inventory levels to meet targets set/approved.

? Support inventory related activities as required including physical counts, variance identification, troubleshooting, etc.

? Properly communicate to multiple departments any change points and/or critical part issues.

? Take over New Model startup activity (parts ordering, follow-up, etc.) with PP Lots or equivalent (in accordance with QAD ordering parameters.)

? Control/Monitor Build-out activity (parts ordering, inventory accuracy, etc.) to ensure production requirements are met with parts building out and targets are met regarding excess dead stock; Collect/Review Supplier compensation.

? Maintain/Track design changes in Plot Files - CIFs and any bank build requirements to ensure uninterrupted parts supply while tooling is unavailable.

? Design Change Tracking

? CIF Updates

? Cost Confirmation

? Delivery timing and lot application

? Investigate discrepancies in invoices from supplier.

? Monitor/control packaging for MP material

? Offsite asset monitoring/tracking/control

? New Tool & Tool Repair Tracking;

? Timeline verification

? Delivery timing

? PO Issuance

? Tool Sheet As

? Monitor supplier capacity concerns

? Verify/Check New Model forecasts and ordering files for accuracy compared to BOMs.

? Monitor/Control Freight logistics activity to ensure timely pick up/delivery of material for production.

? Maintain filing, e-mail, phone calls, etc. daily.

? Maintain clean work area (5S).

? Ensure Limited QMS/EMS audit tasks, Corporate Governance, JSOX compliance.

? Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Position Qualifications:

? High School Diploma or equivalent.

? Bachelors degree in business or related field or at least 3 year prior relevant experience in manufacturing industry working with ERP system.

? Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of associates and management.

? Skilled in Microsoft Office.

? Self motivation with good leadership.

? Strong organizational skills.

? Good time management skills- Meet necessary deadlines as required..

? Ability to work in an open/group office environment.

Direct Reports:

? No direct reports

Physical Requirements:

? Vocal CommunicationMust be able to give concise directions and exchange ideas in a dynamic, often noisy work environment.

? Hearing PerceptionAbility to recognize information at normal spoken levels and/or ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound.

? Sensory UtilizationPrepare and analyze written or computer data.

? Physical ActivitiesRequired standing, walking and sitting. May occasionally reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

? Visual AcuityThere are no special vision requirements

Training Requirements:

? Training Development Curriculum

? Department Training Matrix

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