Materials Planner

Founded in 1999, MHS is a full-service provider of innovative material handling systems that solve the challenges of distribution and fulfillment operations. We build, engineer and maintain systems for some of the biggest companies in the world, including UPS, FedEx, Walmart, Amazon and others. MHS is already one of the 10 largest material handling system suppliers worldwide, and we only expect to continue growing. We’re looking for top talent to be part of the journey.

Technical Skills and Job Specific Tasks:

• Partner with the Commodity Buyer to coordinate planning activities with specific supplier and commodity strategies.

• Daily ordering, expediting, follow-up, maintenance, and confirmation of required components using the MRP scheduling system.

• Confirm and maintain supplier delivery data in MRP/ERP system. Maintain smooth and efficient flow of incoming material to support production and meet on-time delivery goals.

• Communicate material shortages to production planning.

• Maintain MRP planning parameters including, data set-up and maintenance of new and revised items, routings, and BOMs.

• Review past due orders and follow-up with suppliers daily.

• Coordinate component delivery logistics.

• Proactively identify cost reduction initiatives and other supply chain strategies to improve net working capital.

• Work with Quality team when needed to coordinate return authorizations associated with NCRDs. Coordinate returns/replacements with suppliers: process return shipments and paperwork for defective or rejected purchased material.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.

• At least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial company in a material planning role.

• Experience managing requirements and/or planning in an MRP or ERP environment, SAP preferred.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without sponsorship.