Job Description
Position SummaryThe Material Planner is responsible for purchased parts, setting and maintaining planning parameters, and developing a plan for every part.The role determines proper ABC classification, correct forecasting, and develops the static mix to be on planning bills, safety stock, reorder points, MIN/MAX, period of supply while optimizing inventory, customer service, and total cost of ownership.This position supports multiple plants in Mexico and the United States.ResponsibilitiesMonitor MRP forecasts, inventory, customer demand, production requirements, inventory transactions and reject material.Analyze and determine stocking levels for programs such as ABC, Min/Max and Kanban.Determine allocation of parts between plants for scarce materials.Maintain ERP system parameters including material master data and performance criteria.Monitor and follow up on various inventory discrepancies across different sites.Maintain planning bill accuracy.Identify E&O material and coordinate ...