Reviews sales forecasts, product specifications, and production schedules to accurately determine raw material requirements for an organization.
Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Utilizes MRP system to coordinate materials from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Documents material details, including all codes, brands, and contact information necessary to process orders. Updates orders to account for remaining inventory or changes in production schedules.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Materials Planner II skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains essential blueprint reading, interpretation standards, and measurement procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles the blueprints together to distribute them to the other readers in an organized manner.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Interprets blueprints and weld symbols to build products accurately according to specified tolerances.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the entire blueprint reading team to enhance the whole process.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates organizational processes for the reading and interpretation of each type of blueprint.
Skill definition-Aligning, executing, and managing JIT inventory system with raw materials in accordance with the production schedules to meet product demands.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the differences and the relationship of Kanban with Just in Time inventory management.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies and reports inventory needs to support JIT management.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements JIT techniques to streamline manufacturing operations and reduce material costs.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Generates performance metrics to improve JIT systems and optimize inventory position.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs strategic solutions in addressing manufacturing needs to meet JIT delivery requirements.
Skill definition-Managing and integrating business processes with a single system through an ERP system software to eliminate redundancies and boost productivity.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the functions and features of various ERP-based planning tools.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the implementation of ERP solutions to meet organizational and business priorities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Participates in integrating ERP systems with other systems and platforms in our business.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Recommends industry-specific changes to enhance the ERP system in reducing data errors and business risks.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the implementation of enterprise resource plans to integrate core business processes and applications.
Skill definition-Leveraging advanced tools and software systems to automate and manage core business functions cost-effectively to maximize performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how ERP systems operate through an organization.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the implementation of ERP systems to manage daily business activities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses the ERP system to synthesize a consolidated production plan.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees data cleanup for all existing items in ERP systems to increase process efficiency.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Stays current on the latest technologies and platforms to improve the ERP system and meet business needs.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the traits of an employee showing great attention to detail.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Suggests solutions to issues that arise while executing the tasks.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages training to improve staffs' concentration and attention to detail.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Learns from previous works' strengths and weaknesses to guide new projects.
Skill definition-Concentrating on a single task and bringing ideas and responsibilities to completion.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists tools and applications used to maintain focus in the workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Sets deadlines to stay focused on performing scheduled tasks.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Updates priorities quickly according to changing requirements.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reduces unnecessary events to keep focus.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes regular meditation practices to improve the ability to maintain focus.
There are 7 hard skills for Materials Planner II, Blueprint Reading, Just-in-Time (JIT), Manufacturing Industry, etc.
8 general skills for Materials Planner II, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), ERP Systems, Bill of Materials, etc.
5 soft skills for Materials Planner II, Attention to Detail, Maintaining Focus, Time Management, etc.
While the list totals 20 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Materials Planner II, he or she needs to be proficient in Attention to Detail, be proficient in Maintaining Focus, and be proficient in Time Management.
