Material Planner (52270)
TITLE: MATERIAL PLANNER
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, OPERATIONS SUPPORT
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Operations Support, the Material Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the production cycle, including monitoring and reviewing parts usage and requirements, coordinating the efficient movement of materials with Purchasing, Production, and Manufacturing departments, tracking and monitoring data using PeopleSoft or similar ERP system, and analyzing data, preparing reports, and recommending appropriate action as needed. This position is located in Milpitas, California.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, schedules, monitors, and tracks the movement of material through the production cycle using PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar ERP system
- Monitors and reviews parts usage and requirements to ensure inventory control levels are met consistently
- Collaborates with Purchasing to ensure that materials or parts ordered are cost effective, high quality, and available when needed
- Collaborates with Document department to ensure that Change Control Notifications (CCN’s) reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding part numbers or other material modifications
- Ensures that target reclaim Return Material Authorizations (RMA’s) are prepared accurately and on-time; provides reclaim documentation for the Finance department
- Responds to requests for parts or materials from other departments when needed
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*