Material Control Planner

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
SALARIED
EXEMPT POSITION
POSITION TITLE:
Material
Control Planner II
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BASIC POSITION DUTIES:
Planner III/Sr is responsible for production planning for assigned
products
, creating and maintaining production schedules, creating and managing shop orders, and working with Mfg for best efficiency. Working with customer service in assigne
d sections and product lines. Persons in this position will execute these functions daily to meet on time delivery targets, production targets
, and profit targets as directed by
management.
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MRP, Demand Forecasting and Planning
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Use the MRP system to anal
yze data, ensure its accuracy, and generate reports to support planning decisions.
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Analyze customer demand forecasts and production schedule
s to determine material requirements.
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Material Flow and Procurement
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Plan, schedule, and coordinate the movement
of materials from suppliers to the Warehouse,
generating purchase orders to meet needs.
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Ensure timely material delivery and manage sup
plier performance.
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Inventory Management
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Monitor inventory levels, balance them to meet demand while minimizing e
xcess stock and preventing shortages.
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Coordination and Communication
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Act as a liaison between various departments, suppliers, carriers, and
freight forwarders to ensure
smooth operations and resolve material-related issues.
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Problem-Solving
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Expe
dite operations, adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, and troubleshoot issues related to
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material availability or delivery.
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Continuous Improvement
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Continuous Improvement:
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Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes and procedures for better efficiency and
cost reduction.
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KPI- Report KPI to Management and provide support data for root cause analysis a
nd countermeasures.
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Business-level Japanese proficiency preferred but not required.
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Other duties as assigned.
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SITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Education: Bachelor's degree required.
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Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in a related field.
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Skills:
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort with large amounts of data. Demonstrated ability in
analyzing and driving data-driven actions and improvements.
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Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills. Able to effectively communica
te at different levels with internal and
external stakeholders.
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Conceptual and problem-solving skills, with a
pragmatic approach and the capability to drive and sustain
performance improvement.
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Ability to perform in a high-paced environment, h
andle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
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Technical Proficiency: MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).