Material Planner

Job Summary: Provide support to Supply Chain Operations department by ensuring Raw/Component inventory levels are within stated parameters, ordering of raw materials/components and On-Time-Delivery of material to meet Production Schedules.Required Education And ExperienceExcellent communication skills; customer service skillsCourses in inventory control is an asset, post-secondary education preferred3 4 years' experience in similar role; experience in automotive manufacturing environmentStrong computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Strong Coordination and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and problem solve issues from a variety of known optionsEssential FunctionsRun MRP and maintain ERP system integrity.Send 12 week forecast & weekly releases for all materials ensuring on time delivery, including serviceEnsure suppliers EDI complianceFor all suppliers follow up on shortages and expeditesManaging inventory to meet plant and corporate objectivesSchedule inbound and outbound freight (Interface with 3PL provider)Manage relationships with suppliersResolve supplier invoice discrepancies (price or quantity)Investigate Inventory Discrepancies, determine root cause and implement corrective actions (may need to assist with CMS inventory entries)Report Daily on inventory discrepanciesIssue weekly releases to suppliers based on MRP from CMS via EDIWork with production and purchasing to ensure inventory and supplier release accuracy. Work with scheduling to ensure on time delivery of materialsTake leadership role in quarterly physical inventoriesProvide direction to other employees to ensure accurate production reportingEnsure that raw materials and product are dispersed and consumed based on FIFOCoordinate the purchasing of production materialsResponsible to act as a back up to the Inventory Control Analyst and perform duties as necessary.Review inventory level of purchased material are within the department/company goals for inventory turnsContribute to continuous improvement, productivity, quality, customer service, cost reduction, safety and housekeeping