Material Planner

• Supply ship dates for Sales Orders impacted by parts shortages.
• Maintain material master data, safety stock levels, and forecasts for all facilities in the U.S.
• Maintain planning system integrity and optimize parameters relative to material planning data.
• Ensure accurate purchase order (PO) dates are maintained and updated in MRP system.
• Create and release internal production orders to manufacture parts locally.
• Communicate, resolve, and expedite delays in material receipts with relevant departments.
• Order Airfreight components from internal suppliers for material shortages within company guidelines.
• Research, investigate, and resolve purchase order (PO) receipt and shipping discrepancies.
• Interact and collaborate with internal suppliers, manufacturing, sales, engineering, warehousing, logistics, and accounting.
• Prepare inventory and performance reports.
• Perform special assignments as assigned by manager.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. APICS certification is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of work experience in material planning or equivalent experience required.

Skills and Key Attributes: Customer service driven mindset.

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively lead and coordinate multiple, complex requests and projects.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (lookups, formulas, pivot tables) preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP (preferred) or similar ERP experience
• Collaborative communicator with internal and external customers.
• Ability to accurately communicate ideas, instructions, problems, and solutions.
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.