What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at Extron?
Company Overview:
Extron is a leading developer and manufacturer of professional AV hardware and software solutions which serve the ever-changing needs of organizations around the world as they strive to better communicate. Each Extron product is carefully engineered to provide best-in-class performance, intuitive operation, and exceptional reliability. At Extron, the passion for our products is evidenced by our company culture, which encourages innovation and provides opportunities for individual career growth. Our teams develop and release over 100 new products a year and continue to grow our vast patent portfolio.
Position Overview:
Responsibilities include constant monitoring of the supply and demand signals and actions for the company. Will work directly with Purchasing and MFG Operations to ensure timely accurate build releases into the pipeline to fulfill customer requirements and replenishment to our international offices based on the overall company strategy.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS Degree
- 5 years of planning experience in manufacturing industry.
- Material planning experience working with an ERP system to forecast and plan materials through the entire product lifecycle, and release work orders daily as needed.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Production Control, Production Operations and related functions in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with Avante ERP to plan materials through entire lifecycle, and release work orders daily as needed.
- Expertise in planning environment with experience in MRP and master Scheduling software.
- Proven track record maintaining forecasted material levels, providing status updates, and reporting changes when needed.
- Experience with troubleshooting material shortages.
- APICS Certification a plus.
- Strong, professional communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized, computer literate.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.
Salary Range: $75,000 to $80,000. Pay may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000