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Position Summary
The Materials Planner key responsibility is to expedite or de‑expedite direct material and adjust supplier schedules according to the demand plan and ensure there’s no excess or shortage of direct material per product demand requirements. Ensure material is delivered on time and maintains reasonable inventory levels. Monitor supplier delivery performance, backlog, and expedite potential supplier delivery issues that place the assembly line at risk of shutting down production.
Essential Functions- Plans and orders needed material quantities within needed delivery dates
- Ensures good receipts according to requested delivery dates
- Enforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliers
- Ensures optimization of truck load for inbound deliveries
- Manage PPAP expected dates with suppliers. Coordinates efforts between purchasing, engineering, and quality.
- Collaborates in vendor related projects