Materials Planner

Material Planner Summary :

The Materials Planner is responsible for ordering raw material, monitoring inventory levels, lead times and lot sizes. They are also involved with evaluating planned and proposed material / process changes; identifying and resolving supplier problems; and involved with new launches within a complex environment.

Materials Planner Responsibilities :

• Inventory management of raw material for on-hand safety stock levels, accuracy and build-out timing.
• Issues and expedites order releases or shop orders to meet production schedules and maintains proper inventory levels.
• Plans and coordinates introduction of new parts and phase out of old parts considering current inventory levels and established urgency of change.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies between shipments and orders & in constant communication with suppliers.
• Responsible for cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Oversees procurement of parts and materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the ERP system as it relates to inventories, production planning, and order fulfillment.
• Investigates causes of significant discrepancies in order to prevent recurrence.
• Identifies potential slow moving inventory for review and disposition.
• Maintains adequate inventories to support operations while minimizing inventory investments.
• Assists with the receiving department and the storage of raw materials throughout the plant.
• Provides oversight for inbound / outbound logistics and inventory control.
• Defers or expedites orders depending on production needs.
• Manages perpetual inventory against physical count of stock and adjusts errors and investigates variances.
• Responsible for inventory goals and measurements to drive high inventory turns.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

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