Material Planner

Location- On-site - Olathe, Kansas

Who is Kalmar?

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move.

Our offering consists of cargo handling equipment, automation, software and services. The Kalmar product range includes ship-to-shore cranes, rubber-tired and rail-mounted gantry cranes, straddle and shuttle carriers, reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors and forklift trucks. Kalmar’s offering also covers maintenance contracts, technical support, spare parts, training and crane upgrades and Kalmar One automation system.

What makes Kalmar GREAT:

· Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are: people & society, environment and governance.

· We believe we can help drive the transition to a 1.5°C, circular world by solving our customers’ sustainability challenges. At the same time, we take action to ensure that our environmental ambitions are founded on safe, inclusive, transparent and ethical business practices.

· Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.

· Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.

Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:

· Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective your first day of employment

· Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses

· Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability

· Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)

· Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time

· 401k Plan –company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan,

· 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period)

· Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….

Making your next move count

Purpose of Position:

Provide administrative support and coordination of Inventory Control System. To establish and maintain location control of all inventory movements for material being received and forwarded within the warehouse and production locations.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain location control of inventory
• Determine that inventory adds and deletes, moves and reconciliation of inventory to and from locations are accurate.
• Identify inaccuracy and initiate problem correction
• Part Number control: Perform verification of correct part numbers (stock is correctly identified and quantities on-hand in storage locations are accurate including movement of parts within the Plant.
• Identify and resolve problems on purchased parts received.
• Prepare and coordinate Sales Orders for Parts & Service.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Responsible for securing own and co-workers’ safety and health with all possible means and in compliance to law.

What you’ll need to succeed

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Min. 1 year of experience materials inventory control or data analysis with complex data sets

Competencies

• Experience working with ERP systems or similar inventory systems.
• A "Can Do" attitude and sense of urgency, ability to prioritize and follow through is required to meet deadlines and to impact our overall performance.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Google Office tools, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT) as an advantage
• Taking initiative in a proactive manner to improve own and team work practices
• Full professional proficiency of written and oral English required
• Good at communicating in a professional manner
• Display a strong work ethic and ability to comply with internal controls and policies

Working Together

Materials Supervisors

Production Supervisors

Planners

You will be part of:

Kalmar currently employs more than 4,800 professionals worldwide. One of our most important values is: We do it together. We value team skills, as well as innovativeness, customer orientation, and a willingness to commit to continuous improvement. We work closely with our customers and partners - across language, cultural, and professional borders. We see diversity as a common strength and valuable resource for Kalmar’s future.

Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Olathe, KS 66062 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olathe, KS 66062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person