Materials Planner II
Core
Create and maintain detailed production schedules, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with procurement to support manufacturing operations.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules and inventory plans
Domain
Industrial manufacturing
Required skills
ERP/MRP systems proficiency, BOM and routing interpretation, capacity analysis, schedule adherence tracking, root cause analysis, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, basic math skills
Technologies
Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Create production schedules based on customer orders and material availability; Review and manage inventory levels to minimize excess and obsolescence; Coordinate with procurement for component availability; Monitor work-in-process and adjust schedules for bottlenecks; Analyze capacity requirements and recommend staffing or shift adjustments; Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors on schedule changes and daily production needs; Track schedule adherence and identify delay root causes; Support new product introductions with production readiness planning; Maintain accurate planning data in the ERP system.
Seniority
Mid-level, individual contributor