Senior Planner

Work closely with the Manufacturing department to create and monitor Production Schedules and determine needs for flow of material. Work environment performed in an office and plant environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Manufacturing department to create and monitor Production Schedules and determine needs for flow of material; Review master production schedules and work orders; Review weekly purchase order releases to suppliers; Enter manual inventory transactions; coordinating item set-up and item changes; Maintain accurate purchasing data (lead-time, SNP, etc.); Coordinate and participate in cycle count activities and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner; Monitor vendor shipment schedules for on-time delivery; Monitor all MRP systems throughout the day; Answer any shortages and track daily requirements and weekly shipments; Responsible for accurate, timely and economical inventory; Supervise and participate in physical inventories; Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of material processes; Communicate regularly with customers to evaluate customer satisfaction and resolve delivery issues; Determine customer shipping schedules and quantities through EDI, phone calls, e-mail, or fax; Negotiate customer shipment timing and delivery scoring; Prepare reports relating to customer complaints; Initiate orders for replacement parts and/or for correcting errors; Perform special assignments as delegated

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred; 2 years prior materials experience in auto or related industry preferred; Ability to organize and prioritize work; Detail oriented; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must be proficient in MS Excel; ERP system experience required; Little physical effort required except occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds; Regularly required to sit, stand, reach and move about the plant; Required to wear safety glasses and steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or in specific manufacturing areas

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2 years prior materials experience in auto or related industry