Material Planner II

JCB North America•Pooler, GA

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and regulating machine parts and current inventory level. This role ensures that each day's scheduled run of parts occurs without incident. The individual is responsible for assisting Production Control management and Manufacturing management to achieve its daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing/building strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
3+ years of experience in material planning for a manufacturing facility
Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Take direction well and work with minimal supervision
Good analytical skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent customer relation skills
Ability to monitor and control the delivery of production parts throughout the supply chain for 40+ suppliers representing 1200-part numbers
React proactively to parts shortages in order to ensure uninterrupted production of machines to customers

Nice To Haves

International Supply Chain Experience
5+ years of experience in inventory control, planning or expediting for a manufacturing facility

Responsibilities

Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels
Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors
Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis
Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply
Liaise with other areas to ensure resolution of any known supplier/material issues
Expedite parts as required due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, misusage, etc.
Coordinate and follow up of purchase orders
Monitor delivery schedules and review orders
Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contacting vendors and checking inventories.
Manages inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.
Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that would cause production delays.
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.
Keeps up with demand, forecasts needs to ensure JCB is able to meet set deadlines and goals
Determine and decide how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock issues in the production area
Conduct periodic checks of inventory