Materials Management/Production Planner: coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between work centers, capacity and priority planning and re-planning. Coordinate and procures inventory items based upon inventory levels and parts usage. Will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages and trains supervisors in the shipping and receiving.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.
• Directs production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
• Works with purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities
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• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  
  

Education and Experience
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• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Five years of experience in materials control field required.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.