Material Planner

Material Planner – Bristol, IN (North) Regular Employee | Salary Exempt What you'll do

SUMMARY:

Utilize established processes such as demand forecasting, inventory and supplier management, material requirement planning, and continuous improvement to ensure the optimal flow of materials from the supplier's facility through delivery. Ensure an adequate supply of materials flowing through operations and direct the activities of the production materials flow and inventory control functions. Job Responsibilities Manage assigned parts and suppliers, including all problem resolutions Develop suppliers to ensure improved delivery performance and inventory control Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production Maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing surpluses Examine MRP on a daily and weekly basis to produce supplier releases Launch, schedule, defer, expedite, and cancel POs to maintain inventory levels Monitor and update supplier lead times for system accuracy Facilitate suppliers' understanding of delivery expectations and material quantities via reports Proactively confirm delivery and schedules against purchase orders and adjust when necessary Collect shortage reports and track firm delivery schedules Obtain realistic delivery dates on shortages and follow up promptly Mitigate the risk of disrupting production by identifying parts shortages in advance Assist with packaging projects by implementing returnable packaging programs Monitor and manage freight and logistics costs Process material requisitions for materials, repair of parts, equipment, and special engineering projects; identify the root causes behind missed deliveries Optimize inventory accuracy with VMI, Kanban cards, or Min/Max systems Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and vendors to identify and implement the appropriate inventory levels, order requirements, quantities, and delivery offsets Follow established procedures; initiate and implement improvements Other tasks as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business, or equivalent materials planning experience in a manufacturing setting Three or more years of material planning expertise in a manufacturing setting A track record of constructing and guiding cross‑functional teams A reputation for being versatile, flexible, and attentive to detail within constantly changing priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Office History of effectively handling multiple projects and delivering on time Benefits Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. E-Verify Employer Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Shyft Group