Materials Planner jobs in Birmingham, AL

Position Title:     Materials Planner                                                                                Location(s):         Gadsden, AL
Departments:      Supply Chain                                                                                       Reports To:         Supply Chain Manager
FLSA Status:      Exempt                                                                                                                                           

SUMMARY:
Establish, analyze and maintain an attainable level of finished inventory by scheduling production and assembly lines and component deliveries.  Work with plant production personnel and customers on daily basis to have ideal flow of materials available for production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional duties as needed and assigned.
Review sales in order to forecast product levels.  Provide necessary metrics for tracking actual sales to forecast.
Plan and place purchase orders for production components ensuring that parts are received in the quantity required, when needed. Proactively and reactively manage and expedite component part shortages by identifying issues and internal problems.
Control number of days of inventory on hand by reducing lot sizes, increasing replenishment and shipping frequency, etc.
Develop weekly material schedule according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Plans and schedules workflow for each department according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Set schedule and communicate it to appropriate personnel
Review component inventory level and maintain workable level to ensure production can be completed without interruption
Prepares material reports.
Ensure availability of raw materials to fulfill planned work orders through just in time delivery of raw materials.
Knowledge of supply chain functions.
Confirm orders for manufacturing
Work with shipping department to verify accuracy of shipments
Communicate with vendor to ensure satisfaction of shipments

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ISO experience
Strong SAP or similar program experience
Good understanding of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational skills, complete multiple tasks and attention to detail
Self-starter

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Employee must have working knowledge of planning materials and forecasting products. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.
Minimum Requirement:
High school diploma and 4 years of planning experience
Preferred:
College degree (with 1 or more years planning experience)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets basic instructions and required documents.  Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.
Strong written and oral communication skills

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment and problem-solving ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires sitting at a desk for up to 4 hours at a time
Requires ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Occasionally requires ability to work in non-conditioned plant and warehouse in hot or cold conditions.  Must be able stand for up to 4 hours at a time when in this situation

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. 
Reports to Materials Manager
Will work primarily with Tier 1 and OEM Customers.
Will work closely with Buyers, Warehouse Supervision and personnel, Production Manager and Supervisors.
Will communicate with CEO and Operations Manager on a regular basis
Has regular communication through email, phone, and fax with various suppliers and customers


Fehrer Automotive, NA LLC expects all employees to perform their employment responsibilities in keeping with the highest standards of Quality at all times.  The above description statements describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements inherent in the occupation.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document do not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.