Materials Planner (Reynoldsburg)

Job Title: Materials Planner Location: Reynoldsburg, OH Shift: 7:30AM-4:00PM Contract Duration: 6 months. Potential to convert to salaried employee after contract period 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 As Monitor supplier capacity concerns Verify/Check New Model forecasts and ordering files for accuracy compared to BOMs. 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. Bachelors 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 reports Physical Requirements: Vocal CommunicationMust be able to give concise directions and exchange ideas in a dynamic, often noisy work environment. Hearing PerceptionAbility 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 UtilizationPrepare and analyze written or computer data. Physical ActivitiesRequired standing, walking and sitting. May occasionally reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted. Visual AcuityThere are no special vision requirements Training Requirements: Training Development Curriculum Department Training Matrix INDQSS2

Created: 2025-09-13