MATERIALS PLANNER

The Materials Planner is responsible for expediting or de‑expediting direct material and adjusting supplier schedules according to the demand plan, ensuring no excess or shortage of direct material per product demand requirements. The role ensures material is delivered on time and maintains reasonable inventory levels. Additionally, the Planner monitors supplier delivery performance, backlog, and escalates potential supplier delivery issues that place the assembly line at risk of shutting down production.

• Plans and orders needed material quantities within needed delivery dates
• Ensures good receipts according to requested delivery dates
• Enforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliers
• Ensures optimization of truck load for inbound deliveries
• Manages PPAP expected dates with suppliers and coordinates efforts between purchasing, engineering, and quality
• Collaborates on...