Materials Planner 4

Primary Function of Position This position seeks a creative, statistical and flexible individual with mastery of planning and material master and how it controls MRP signals. The role supports ECO cutovers, drives material actions to meet ECO dates and E&O goals, and works with cross‑functional teams such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, and Engineering to achieve tactical and strategic goals by fully understanding production demand and supply needs. The candidate balances operational goals while incorporating lean manufacturing principles, identifies and coordinates issue resolution and continuous improvement opportunities, and must have strong presentation and clear communication abilities. Essential Job Duties Coordinate release of ECOs to ensure minimal impact on cutover, E&O risk avoidance, and financial accountability for material planning across multiple BU’s MCF’s in the MSRB forum into the SOE. Audit material master settings to ensure alignment to BU DOP and specs. Ensure MRP stability, weekly MRP churns and cleanups. Allocate shared component material across factories based on changing demand and supply priorities. Ensure component‑level material resource availabilities align with production schedules and support what‑if simulations. Coordinate with warehouse staff for proper storage, Kanban bin sizing, material presentation to the line, and material protection. Coordinate with other departments regarding APM management across all use cases. Serve as single point of contact for their business unit, representing planning function at IPR and CCB meetings; coordinate with PMO, R&D, and ME on introduction of new materials and material planning for part revision changes. Manage SAP PPDS/MDG configuration by working with SMEs and stakeholders through the ERP change record process. SIOP and amend related material scenario planning to proactively identify supply constraints. Root‑cause identification and implementation of corrective actions for systemic issues that affect material inventory health (e.g., entering exception zone). Audit and govern yield and scrap settings for FG and raw materials. Required Skills and Experience Experience with MRP and SAP software. Strong negotiation, forecasting, and analytics skills. Understanding of change‑control process. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully. Required Education and Training Minimum 10 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment; 4‑year degree preferred in Business Management, Logistics, or Engineering. Preferred Skills and Experience Coach and mentor support for other positions (no direct supervisory responsibilities). APICS and Six Sigma certifications a plus. Working Conditions None. #J-18808-Ljbffr V R Della Infotech Inc