Materials Planner

Materials PlannerIf you are a detail-oriented person interested in a challenging and rewarding career with the largest do-it-yourself moving company in the world, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Material Planner in Glendale, Ariz. The materials planner's responsibilities include determining material requirements and creating and maintaining production schedules while coordinating with internal departments to achieve production goals.Monday-Friday: 7am-3pmU-Haul offers its Materials Planner:Full medical coverage, if eligiblePrescription plans, if eligibleDental and vision plansRegistered Dietitian Program, if eligibleGym Reimbursement ProgramWeight Watchers, if eligibleVirtual doctor visitsCareer stabilityOpportunities for advancementValuable on-the-job trainingTuition Reimbursement ProgramFree online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®Business-travel insuranceYou Matter Employee Assistance ProgramPaid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligibleEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) savings planLife insuranceCritical illness/group accident coverage24-hour physician available for kidsMetLaw Legal ProgramMetLife auto and home insuranceMindset App ProgramDiscounts on cell phone plans, hotels and moreLifeLock identity theft protectionSavvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellnessDave Ramsey's SmartDollar ProgramU-Haul Federal Credit Union membershipPrimary Responsibilities:Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities related to the production planning and scheduling function to achieve on time delivery and inventory goals; generates master production schedules for each manufacturing areaActs as a liaison with manufacturing, sales, engineering, purchasing and other related departments on matters pertaining to schedules, production, methods, materials and designs to resolve day-to-day production problemsKeeps schedules valid based on schedule execution feedback from manufacturing and purchasingResponsible for working with manufacturing to meet inventory accuracy goalsResponsible for developing the cycle-count program policies and procedures, and providing weekly information concerning inventory errors, root causes, corrective actions and progress toward the goalResponsible for managing the Excess-Inventory ProgramDevelops capacity-based production plans that meet customer requirements and support on-time delivery and inventory goalsPerforms capacity planning techniques, both at the Master Production Schedule Level and at the Shop Order Level to ensure that resources are in place to support the master production scheduleManages the purchase part planning and shop scheduling functionsResponsible for maintenance of all databases required to maintain material systems and inventoryMaintain minimum and maximum inventory quantities necessary to maintain smooth material flow and increase inventory turnsMonitors and maintains key metrics goals for the Material Department and issues corrective action for noncomplianceQualifications:Leadership responsibility for the successful implementation of MRP and lean-manufacturing processesDetail oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasksExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)Excellent project-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervisionDemonstrate knowledge and proven success in inventory reduction.Proven ability and success in cost-reduction strategy development and executionPrior SAP experience is a plus, with awareness of the nuances and behaviors of SAPMinimum of three years of planning experience in a manufacturing environmentMust have a working knowledge of standard inventory-control proceduresComputer proficient in MS Office and can format charts and spreadsheetsExcellent project-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervisionDemonstrate knowledge and proven success in inventory reduction.U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.