Material Planner

The Material Planner is an entry level position responsible for analyzing, planning and managing the flow of materials to ensure they are provided according to schedule. The Material Planning Manager develops and implements strategies to keep inventory at a minimum without compromising customer expectations.

Position will report to the Divisional Production Control Manager with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit Manager. They will also closely interact intra-divisionally with logistics, procurement and engineering. This position will directly own inventory and production control.

Manages and prepares division inventory relating to records, tracking of materials, changing business activity, quality of materials and stocking levels. Owns procurement to ensure reorder processes and timely delivery of materials are in place.
Administers the development and implementation of an aggressive inventory reduction program limiting the Divisions exposure to excess inventory cost. Adjust
inventory levels associated with any backlog production.
Analyzes production requirements based on immediate sales orders and short/medium term forecast considering production resources (people, materials,
equipment). Works with Division management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost efficient utilization of production
resources for on time delivery and minimization overall cost.
Develops scheduling to establish sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations. Requires scheduling in weekly, monthly or longer production cycles. Creates production orders (PO's) for the purchase of components or parts to support production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

-Minimum of 1-3 years experience in buying or planning.
-4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification
in supply chain management preferred.
-Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper
continuous improvement opportunities.
-Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand systems alignment.
-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
-Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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