Materials Planner
Core
Develops daily production schedules and manages manufacturing orders to ensure the flow of components from raw material to finished goods based on customer demand.
Role type
Materials Planner (Production Control)
Builds
Production schedules, manufacturing orders, and material flow for water infrastructure valves and fire protection systems
Domain
Heavy manufacturing / Water infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRP systems, supply chain management, bills of material, material control scheduling, inventory management, lean manufacturing, scheduling techniques, risk management, problem solving
Preferred skills
ERP/MRP/Visual Management software, continuous improvement methodologies, safety stock calculation
Technologies
MRP, ERP, Visual Management, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Responsibilities
Manage continuous flow of internally produced componentry from raw material to finished goods; drive production schedule compliance and performance reporting; work with Engineering to set production targets; proactively evaluate processes for continuous improvement; respond to order status inquiries; walk the manufacturing floor to observe product, flow, and equipment status; manage raw materials and inventory control; drive improvements to On Time Delivery; manage assigned value streams including inventory turns and backorder reduction
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
