NPI Materials Planner
Core
Procures new product components, tooling, and indirect materials to support sample, prototype, and pilot runs for new product introductions.
Role type
NPI Materials Planner
Builds
New product samples, prototypes, and pilot runs
Domain
Manufacturing / Thermal Management Systems
Required skills
Supplier qualification, Purchase order management, MRP/ERP system usage, Material availability tracking, Invoice and receipt discrepancy resolution, Alternative supplier sourcing
Preferred skills
Lean & Six Sigma tools, Continuous improvement methodologies, Risk management, Incident investigation
Technologies
MRP/ERP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Procure materials for new component introduction, Request quotes and place purchase orders for startup materials, Setup new components in MRP/ERP, Maintain material availability spreadsheets, Resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies, Participate in risk management and incident investigations
Seniority
Mid-level, individual contributor