Material Planner

Description

Position Summary: As a Material Planner at New Flyer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of our materials department. This position involves coordinating material planning activities to ensure that materials are available for production, reducing excess inventory, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of inventory in your designated area and accuracy of reject requirements.
• Assist manufacturing leadership on day-to-day tasks within designated area.
• Coordination for processing materials to point of use (POU) location by requirement date.
• Drive continuous improvement and assist with the development, communication and deployment of policies, guidelines and tools to ensure success in all processes.
• Responsible for materials requirements planning (MRP); work with MRP messages and monitor daily order action summary (OAS).
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers by working with other key areas to ensure daily completion of vital tasks.
• Maintain a safe work environment; adhere to all safety policies, procedures and processes.
• Monitor, measure and meet all materials measurements.

Requirements

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proven experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we've invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance