POSITION TITLE: Materials Planner
FLSA STATUS: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
SALARY RANGE: $60,000- $80,000
REVISED: February 12th, 2024
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Materials Planner will be responsible for supporting the purchasing and planning departments while purchasing assigned materials, monitoring the status of both purchased and manufactured parts, and aligning with production to meet customer demands.
JOB INTERACTIONS AND INTERFACE
This role interacts with internal staff in: Materials, Sales, Welding, Assembly, Chief Operations Officer, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensure production dispatches are created and distributed at appropriate frequency
Operate with the utmost attention to safety of self and others
Ensure all materials and capacities are available for production jobs
Review past due dispatch and instruct production where needed
Check all department releases for all jobs on production schedule and complete where needed
Review late jobs and make adjustments where needed and inform appropriate persons
Job closing utilizing WIP Report
Review shop load dashboard for issues
Review job status report for issues
Review negative qty report for job-to-job issues
Attend planning meetings weekly and utilize shop load
Ensure proper execution of MPS changes and weekly regen
Clean up from Regen and firm new weekly jobs
Verify job time fences for new jobs and mass print ready job packets
Ensure our operating system data is accurate and current
Other duties as assigned
Monitor stock levels
Communicate with suppliers on shipments and status of stock coming in to meet production demands
Work with Purchasing to research potential suppliers and negotiate contract terms
Work with the Manufacturing engineering and Materials team to ensure material storage capacities are aligned
Works with Planning to ensure progress on projects and production schedule meet the deadlines of the company
Work well within a team of professionals and independently
Comply and align daily tasks while meeting deadlines
Troubleshoot any issues of the supply chain and work to resolve them in a satisfactory manner
Troubleshoot production variances and workflows to improve efficiencies
Work to exceed WINCO’s quality and safety standards
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Interest in supply chain management components
Careful attention to detail
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, or the ability to learn
PREFERRED
Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical components
Some purchasing experiences
Experience with generator technologies
Experience with Epicor operating system