Material Planner (39547)

General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Customer Service Manager, the Material Planner works with production to determine the resources needed to meet the production schedule. The Material Planner will requisition and purchase these resources as well as monitor scheduled deliveries from vendors. If required, the Planner will expedite materials from vendors when there are delays in delivery. The Material Planner continually works to improve delivery times, cost and the quality of materials from vendors. Other tasks and/or assignments as defined by the Customer Service Manager.

Essential Job Functions

Recognizing order requirements:

• Check new order entry / Update material planning report
• Check inventory / open orders
• Create Purchase Orders
• Substitute / add film cards when applicable
  
  

Open Order Confirmation

• Check new order entry/ Update material planning report
• PO adjustment
• Work Order adjustments
  
  

Receiving materials

• Check Packing list and ASN and ASN errors from vendors
• Check entry
• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Reviews shipments for quality accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
  
  

Monthly Reports

• Film Usage Report for NC
• Monthly Inventory Adjustments for NC
  
  

Raw Film Inventory

• Perform physical inventory on raw film weekly to verify inventories
• Conduct the end of the month physical inventory of raw film
  
  

Visual Responsibilities

• Add film parts
• Obsolete film parts
• Remove film from the rejection warehouse when the rejection has been approved by the vendor
• End Work Orders when production is complete
  
  

Qualifications

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a fast-paced environment
• Communication: Possesses strong communication skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
• Teamwork: Ability to work with others as well as independently. Demonstrates strong listening skills; values and respects others’ ideas and contributions
• Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with others
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.
• Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions
• Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic
• Safety and Compliance: Consistently demonstrates “safety first” mindset, adheres to company safety and security policies, and dedicated to employee safety and well-being
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, in particular Excel
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with the production teams and suppliers/vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a customer support role, preferably in a manufacturing environment