Material Planner

Overview

Manage inventory, plan parts supply, coordinate vendors to ensure uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• inventory management
• parts expediting
• supplier coordination
• demand forecasting
• production scheduling
• purchase orders

Tasks

This position is responsible for planning and regulating machine parts and current inventory level. This role ensures that each day's scheduled run of parts occurs without incident. The individual is responsible for assisting Production Control management and Manufacturing management to achieve its daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing/building strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors. -Expedite parts as required due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, misusage, etc. -Conduct periodic checks of inventory -React proactively to parts shortages in order to ensure uninterrupted production of machines to customers -Coordinate and follow up of purchase orders -Liaise with other areas to ensure resolution of any known supplier/material issues -Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. -Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that would cause production delays. -Manages inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected item, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules. -Manage and coordinate a large number of supplier and vendors -Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply -Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis -Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues. -Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels -Keeps up with demand, forecasts needs to ensure JCB is able to meet set deadlines and goals -Determine and decide how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock issues in the production area -Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contacting vendors and checking inventories. -Monitor delivery schedules and review orders

Requirements

• sap
• microsoft office
• bachelor’s
• inventory
• problem solving
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Take direction well and work with minimal supervision -The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. -Good analytical skills -Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable. -Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. -Bachelor’s degree in business or related field -Excellent customer relation skills -Ability to monitor and control the delivery of production parts through out the supply chain for 40 to 60 suppliers representing 1200 part numbers -High school diploma -Strong problem solving abilities -2+ years of experience in inventory control, planning or expediting for a manufacturing facility -Effective verbal and written communication skills -3 years of experience in inventory control, planning or expediting for a manufacturing environment

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Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

About Jcb North America

-A leading manufacturer of heavy equipment, specializing in construction, agriculture, and industrial machinery. -The company’s portfolio includes backhoe loaders, excavators, skid steers, and telehandlers, all designed for various industries. -Serves a broad range of sectors, from heavy civil construction to agricultural machinery solutions. -Known for innovation, durability, versatility, and performance, with a strong focus on enhancing productivity on job sites. -Noteworthy projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, agricultural operations, and specialized industrial equipment supply. -Continues to lead in developing new technologies, with a commitment to providing high-quality solutions across sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship; candidates requiring visa sponsorship are not being considered.

Security Clearance

-must pass drug screens, background checks, and any pre‑employment tests as applicable.