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Material planner
Fusion Optix Woburn, MA
$76k-92k (estimate)
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Fusion Optix is Hiring a Material planner Near Woburn, MA

Fusion Optix is a leading LED lighting technology company based just outside Boston MA. Our mission is to provide the best performing, most sustainable lighting & products for our market partners.

The primary objective of this position is to coordinate with suppliers and internal production managers to ensure materials are available ahead of production builds.

You will also be asked to manage and optimize our inventory and production process. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or production environment and be familiar with excel as well as MRP systems.

They will be able to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the team to implement changes. Good Inter-personal skills, strong organizational skills, and diligent follow-up are pre-requisites for this role.

This position can also be an excellent stepping stone to additional roles within the organization.

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure that materials are properly ordered and delivered ahead of a build.
  • Communicate with vendors on order status and expedite POs as appropriate.
  • Receive in materials, track inventory levels, and work with production, accounting, and purchasing personnel to ensure material inventory levels are accurate and that current product in-stock levels meet customer demands.
  • Assist in conducting job cost analysis, tracking costs and profits.
  • Research and analyze suppliers, products and identify cost savings and or logistics issues.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments and suppliers, and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintain and update BOMs (Bill of Materials).
  • Conduct inventory counts as needed.
  • Review BOMs and technical drawings to determine material needs for production builds and oversee kitting.
  • Update inventory and procurement systems.
  • Assist with safety programs and protocols.
  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams on BOMs and shop drawings.
  • Possess a high sense of urgency, attention to detail, a do whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
  • Perform special projects as assigned.
  • Previous Experience with Quickbooks a plus.

Requirements And Skills :

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
  • 2 years of proven experience managing material plans in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Benefits :

  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Health insurance.
  • Health savings account.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Vision insurance.

About Fusion Optix :

Fusion Optix is a world leader in LED lighting. Founded in 2003, we are based in Woburn MA. We design, develop and manufacture components and modules that are used in LED lighting fixtures.

We are a hard working, collegiate and international team that are revolutionizing the way people light their lives. Wherever we can, Fusion Optix promotes from within.

Our philosophy is to reward commitment and loyalty as well as quality work, excellent customer service, high performing results and team contributions.

Our compensation and benefits are designed to attract, reward and retain the best talent. In addition to competitive base salaries we offer quarterly bonuses and profit related pay.

Our benefits package is also designed to be as supportive as possible. Our Fidelity 401K plan includes a generous 6% company matching.

Our Gradifi benefit helps employees pay off existing student loans or save up for their child's college education. The company also provides comprehensive healthcare and dental, life and disability coverage with 100% of premiums paid for individuals.

Fusion Optix was recently voted by Red Herring as one of the Top100 most innovative companies in the Americas and listed by Inc.

Magazine as one of the fastest growing manufacturing company in the US. We have sold products to over 40 countries worldwide and our customers include some of the world's most distinguished brands.

We are recognized as industry leaders in optics and our patented innovations can be found in products used every day in business or the home.

As well as, the demanding scientific, medical, military and aerospace applications. Our company headquarter is in Woburn MA where we house our main air conditioned clean-room production operations.

Visit our website (https : / / www.fusionoptix.com) or follow us on twitter (@fusionoptix).

Last updated : 2024-04-23

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$76k-92k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/24/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/09/2024

WEBSITE

fusionoptix.com

HEADQUARTERS

Woburn, MA

SIZE

50 - 100

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