Material Planner

Material ControlCoordinates the distribution of materials for production. Responsible for the physical storage and the issuing of materials and parts use in production; the accurate maintenance of physical inventory and records of all assigned materials and parts.· Per work orders, prepares the production materials needed for a job and issues to the production floor· Maintains physical inventory of all assigned parts and production materials· Maintains inventory storage to ensure logical, accurate and efficient storing and pulling of inventory· Conducts physical inventory (cycle, annual, etc.) as scheduled and required· Inputs all appropriate detail into ERP system or other computer programs in a timely manner to maintain an accurate data base, produce accurate reports and to track inventory data· Work order releases· Daily inventory transactions· Checks Bills of Material to make sure all required parts are available or on order, coordinates with purchasing and engineering departments to resolve problems· Practices lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap and waste· Returns overstocked materials and disposes of obsolete materials· Assists in the set up and maintenance Kanban systems· Runs required reports in order to assure accuracy, resolves problems and reports to management· Follows all safety requirements and works with safety in mind· Use of safe fork truck techniques to protect people, property and materials· Maintains awareness of hazardous areas and situations, immediately notifies team leader or supervisor of any quality or safety problems, concerns or delays· Works cooperatively with others in a continuous improvement environment; attends and participates in team meetings, helps others as needed· Responsible for housekeeping, order and neatness of the storage areas· Advises Supervisor of any maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment· Suggests methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality· Receives all incoming materials for the business unit, delivers to appropriate storage or use, and prepares daily receiving transactions· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred.Knowledge and/or training courses specific for this position:Ø Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment (Required)Ø Working knowledge of SAP ERP (Preferred)Ø Process Improvement (Preferred)Ø Knowledge of UPS/Fed-Ex shipping regulations (Preferred)Ø Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Required)Skills specific for this position:Ø Solid communication and interpersonal skills (Required)Ø Excellent time management skills (Required)Ø Excellent organizational skills (Required)Ø Ability to accurately enter data into computer, perform transactions and use SAP and other communications software. (Required)Experience specific for this position:Ø May require an Associate's degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or related areaØ Fork lift certified or ability to become fork lift certified (Required)Ø Physical inventory/cycle counting (Preferred)Ø 5S workplace organization (Preferred)Behavioral Competencies:Ø Identifies the existence and cause of a problemØ Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectivesØ Knowledgeable & confident in communicating informationØ Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and betterØ Copes successfully with unexpected eventsØ Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectivesØ Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on timeWORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job operates in a professional office environment in which presenteeism is required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.