The position’s duties include: inventory planning, scheduling, materials handling, inventory turnover, customer service levels, stocking decisions, forecasting and administrative controls. The scheduler will also perform data entry & control using complex software skills .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes production planning based on forecasting, customer demand and production constraints via excel based system and/Plex systems.
• Reviews and interprets production reports related to open orders and daily schedule. Adjusts schedules as needed. Reviews needs and findings availability for daily schedule variances and future needs.
• Communicates with, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service and all other departments to exchange pertinent information. Sends/answers communications in a timely manner
• Follows through with operations to properly execute PPAP’s and shipper events and ensures compliance and timely execution.
• Regularly monitors and reports on progress to plan. Proactively addresses problems & recommends and initiates corrective actions.
• Reviews master schedule with Process Manager(s)s and supervisors on a daily basis.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with department employees, Plant Manager, support services and all levels of management to ensure smooth operation of the process.
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following pages describe the skills and requirements needed for the position of Materials Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes production planning based on forecasting, customer demand and production constraints via excel based system and/Plex systems.
• Reviews and interprets production reports related to open orders and daily schedule. Adjusts schedules as needed. Reviews needs and findings availability for daily schedule variances and future needs.
• Communicates with, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service and all other departments to exchange pertinent information. Sends/answers communications in a timely manner
• Follows through with operations to properly execute PPAP’s and shipper events and ensures compliance and timely execution.
• Regularly monitors and reports on progress to plan. Proactively addresses problems & recommends and initiates corrective actions.
• Reviews master schedule with Process Manager(s)s and supervisors on a daily basis.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with department employees, Plant Manager, support services and all levels of management to ensure smooth operation of the process.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors required or Associates Degree and 3-4 years’ experience in similar or related field
• APICS certification is preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Well-versed with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control
• Proficient in use of MS Excel and Access.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal