Materials Planner

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES · Manage assigned parts, including all problem resolution. · Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with production to meet customer expectations while minimizing surplus exposure · Analyze MRP daily and weekly to create releases · Launch, schedule, defer, expedite, and cancel work orders to maintain inventory levels while supporting production material requirements · Monitor and update work order lead-times for system accuracy · Proactively confirm schedules against work orders and act if necessary · Monitors shortage reports and create work orders to cover demand · Obtain realistic build dates on shortages, follow-up as appropriate · Validate and perform root cause analysis for incomplete work orders · Proactively identify material shortages and implement appropriate actions internally to mitigate the risk of potentially disrupting production · Work with Purchasing, and Operations to determine and implement appropriate inventory levels, minimum work order requirements, economic order quantities, and lead times · Assist in all activities pertaining to inventory accuracy and inventory reduction including Min/Max systems, where applicable · Follow established procedures; initiate and implement improvements · Other tasks as assigned