Materials Planner IV 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. Being a Materials Planner IV 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. Additionally, Materials Planner IV updates orders to account for remaining inventory or changes in production schedules. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Materials Planner IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Materials Planner IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
Materials Management Analyst IV supports daily operations and planning to optimize the flow of raw materials, supplies, and equipment from initial procurement to the final disposition and fulfill material requirements for volume, cost, and scheduling business operations. Uses material requirements plans, production schedules, and inventory data to maintain the required flow of materials. Being a Materials Management Analyst IV coordinates with procurement, warehouse, and distribution operations to manage and monitor workflows crucial to the flow of materials. Monitors operations, troubleshoots operational roadblocks, and expedites material availability. Additionally, Materials Management Analyst IV tracks and analyzes inventory levels and develops reports, dashboards, and other resources to facilitate material management processes. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Materials Management Analyst IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Materials Management Analyst IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
Materials Planning Manager manages the raw material planning processes to ensure an organization operates efficiently. Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Being a Materials Planning Manager utilizes MRP system to manage material planning from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Develops forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, Materials Planning Manager coordinates with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary. Maintains supplier relationships and may negotiate lead times. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Materials Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Materials Planning Director develops and directs the overall raw material planning and operations of an organization. Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Being a Materials Planning Director utilizes MRP system to monitor material planning from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Coordinates with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control to develop master plans and forecasts to ensure material needs are met. Additionally, Materials Planning Director manages supplier relationships and negotiates lead times and favorable terms on recurring orders. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Materials Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Materials Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
Materials Planning Senior Manager manages the raw material planning processes to ensure an organization operates efficiently. Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Being a Materials Planning Senior Manager utilizes MRP system to manage material planning from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Develops forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, Materials Planning Senior Manager coordinates with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary. Maintains supplier relationships and may negotiate lead times. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Planning Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Materials Planning Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.