Materials Planner

Job Title: Materials PlannerLocation: Reynoldsburg, OHShift: 7:30AM-4:00PMContract Duration: 6 months. Potential to convert to salaried employee after contract periodFind out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Position Summary:Provide administrative support of the PPC – Mass Production unit. This individual must possess an overall knowledge of the operation and provide management with periodic and real time information.Essential Functions: Follow/Maintain company/department business plan/budget targets. Generate/Issue Forecast to Suppliers for material planning purposes. Generate/Issue/Track Material Releases to Suppliers using production scheduling information available (Manual=Excel & ERP=QAD) in a Pull System to ensure Just In Time requirements are met. Setup/Maintain purchased parts data in QAD. Daily part verification in QAD monitoring timeliness/accuracy of deliveries. Work with Material Service to manage parts received. Support/Work with other departments on any part related issues. Track part problem occurrences daily: troubleshoot/initiate/follow-up on corrective action as needed. Customer Service window to Suppliers for parts delivery. Monitor Supplier Performance data monthly to control/improve delivery performance. Manage/Control raw material inventory levels to meet targets set/approved. Support inventory related activities as required including physical counts, variance identification, troubleshooting, etc. Properly communicate to multiple departments any change points and/or critical part issues. Take over New Model startup activity (parts ordering, follow-up, etc.) with PP Lots or equivalent (in accordance with QAD ordering parameters.) Control/Monitor Build-out activity (parts ordering, inventory accuracy, etc.) to ensure production requirements are met with parts building out and targets are met regarding excess dead stock; Collect/Review Supplier compensation. Maintain/Track design changes in Plot Files - CIFs and any bank build requirements to ensure uninterrupted parts supply while tooling is unavailable. Design Change Tracking CIF Updates Cost Confirmation Delivery timing and lot application Investigate discrepancies in invoices from supplier. Monitor/control packaging for MP material Offsite asset monitoring/tracking/control New Tool & Tool Repair Tracking; Timeline verification Delivery timing PO Issuance Tool Sheet A’s Monitor supplier capacity concerns Verify/Check New Model forecasts and ordering files for accuracy compared to BOM’s. Monitor/Control Freight logistics activity to ensure timely pick up/delivery of material for production. Maintain filing, e-mail, phone calls, etc. daily. Maintain clean work area (5S). Ensure Limited QMS/EMS audit tasks, Corporate Governance, JSOX compliance. Perform other duties as required and assigned.Position Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or at least 3 year prior relevant experience in manufacturing industry working with ERP system. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of associates and management. Skilled in Microsoft Office. Self motivation with good leadership. Strong organizational skills. Good time management skills- Meet necessary deadlines as required.. Ability to work in an open/group office environment.Direct Reports: No direct reportsPhysical Requirements: Vocal Communication—Must be able to give concise directions and exchange ideas in a dynamic, often noisy work environment. Hearing Perception—Ability to recognize information at normal spoken levels and/or ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound. Sensory Utilization—Prepare and analyze written or computer data. Physical Activities—Required standing, walking and sitting. May occasionally reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted. Visual Acuity—There are no special vision requirementsTraining Requirements: Training Development Curriculum Department Training MatrixINDQSS2

Created: 2025-09-06