Materials Requirements Planning Controller

Job Description

Title : Sr. Material Planner

Location: Casa Grande AZ 85193

Duration : 6+ months (possible extension)

Shift : Mon - Fri 8:30am-5:30pm MST

Job Description

• We are currently seeking Sr Material Planner to join the Supply Chain function.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy supply requirements to supply base (over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and over 3,000 parts & components) via MRP which achieves production, inventory and cost objectives.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, challenges and resolution.
• Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Collaboratively work with a wide cross-functional team – Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Logistics, etc.
• Proactively communicate with all levels of the organization on material related issues including those involving shipments between suppliers/plants while simultaneously mitigating potential impacts to internal and external customers.
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed to plan production and business targets.
• Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing cost and obsolescence.
• Work closely with Purchasing Global Supply team to complete action plans to improve supplier performance and score cards.
• Support new product roll out by assisting in establishing the supply chain effectivity date.
• Participate and lead improvement projects that deliver benefits to the organization, including but limited to increasing OTIF, reduction of lead times, etc.
• Review inventory levels and issues/modifies orders for stock replenishment applying best practices for inventory reduction and inventory optimization.
• Responsible for tracking metrics on assigned activities in order to drive results and continuous improvements in Department activity.
• Responsible for leading meetings related to part shortages, supplier constraints, internal and external planning and supplier metrics.
• Handle other projects or assignments as needed.
• Direct and support the allocation of resources to cover material handling responsibilities.
• Hold employees accountable for following processes, metrics, assigned projects or assignments.

Required

• Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain. CPIM or APIC training is a plus.
• Minimum 2 year of Material Planning experience in an automotive or volume manufacturing environment.
• One or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Must be able to analyze, evaluate and react to all issues and concerns that have the potential of adversely affecting the manufacturing schedule.
• Strong knowledge of MRP processes; SAP experience, with a solid understand of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes and supply chain operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze data to present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Demonstrate skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
• Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside.
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, Excel and Microsoft Office
• Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution.
• Ability to develop result driven data, lead meetings and create PowerPoint presentations.