Material Planner

Material PlannerClayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.The Material Planner is responsible for maintaining consistent, uninterrupted material flow from the vendor to the Supply Facility. The Material Planner is also responsible for releasing purchase orders and work orders, internal/external communication of inventory needs, communication with customers of material shortages, communication with vendor on quality concerns, and evaluating customer purchasing trends. The material planner reports directly to the Warehouse Manager of the Supply facility with a dotted line report to the Home Office Materials Department. A successful material planner should be able to support and optimize operations via integrity, professionalism, production capability, operational support, contract and process excellence, and continuous improvement.Duties/Responsibilities:Develop a world class material planning discipline to support ERP initiativesWork and communicate collaboratively with the other disciplines within the facilityDetermine required materials and issue purchase ordersResolve material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptionsMonitor inventory accuracy and identify root-causes for inventory varianceOperate and order within the supply contractual termsReview vendor created backorders and develop corrective actions with suppliersMonitor terms and performance standards on all vendor and supplier contractsImplement and abide by corporate policies and proceduresPrepare reports and monitor inventory, material usage and efficiencyCreate strategic solutions to improve material flowRecommend product substitutions based on material shortagesQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Supply-Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or 7-10 years' of equivalent experienceMinimum 3-5 years' experience in material planning, supply-chain planning or building materials managementExperience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. Oracle experience preferredStrong analytical & problem-solving skillsSelf-StarterExperience and Commitment to Lean principles desiredAPICS Membership/Courses preferredPhysical Demands:Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, in person.Must be able to exchange accurate information with othersWork primarily involves sitting/standing, up to 4-hours at a timeWhy Clayton?Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.