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Material Planner

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Job Description - Material Planner


Role Summary

Material Planner


MANN+HUMMEL 


Onsite - Gastonia, NC 


 


The Material Planner will oversee the coordination and scheduling of materials to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery. This role partners closely with procurement, production, and logistics to manage inventory accuracy, forecast material needs, and maintain optimal stock levels to meet customer and manufacturing demands.

Main Tasks


  • Manage raw material and finish stock inventory to meet plant goals, and monitor inventory days on hand and inventory accuracy to the PFEP

  • Review sister plant needs and transfer product as needed

  • Monitor purchase requisitions, scheduling agreements, exception messages and supplier past due reports

  • Work cross functionally with other departments on improving low performing suppliers

  • Compile supplier performance information for monthly reporting

  • Maintain facility production levels, inventory, and customer service levels 

  • Participate in supplier selection for production supply items to support facility needs and qualification requirements

  • Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and established safety rules

  • Practice good housekeeping habits in work area and throughout the facility

  • Manage and/or participate in new product introduction and product changes to ensure on-time introduction

  • Walk production lines to check run problems and assist in Bill of Material validations

  • Participate in obsolescence recovery and disposition activities

  • Data mining to analyze correct material master settings and identify areas of opportunity to improve key performance indicators

Profile

Education



  • Bachelor's or Associates degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field

  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered


Skills & Competencies 



  • 3 to 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, material planning, and/or purchasing within a manufacturing environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications 

  • Experience using an MRP planning system (SAP preferred)

  • Must be able to lead a team in a fast paced and pressured environment

  • Ability to influence others by using data and practical judgement

  • Ability to follow department procedures 

  • Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Strong team mindset

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule across two shifts if necessary 


Preferred Experience 



  • Ability to do pivot tables and VLOOKUP using Microsoft Excel

  • APICS certification or training


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