Material Planner
- Using customer EDI, build schedules, and supplier lead times; assure sufficient component inventory to support production plans. Goal is Zero Shortages and 100% On-Time Customer Delivery.
- Simultaneously assure inventory levels are not excessive; not to exceed targeted maximum DOH.
- Manage supplier orders, component inventory, and work-in-process inventory; timing, lot sizes, and min/max quantities (safety stock levels) to achieve optimal efficiency and cost.
- Assure accurate inventory management via cycle counts and physical inventory counts. Avoid and eliminate excess inventory and obsolete inventory in a timely manner.
- Actively engage Suppliers to resolve transportation or logistics problems that may cause delivery delays.
- Work with the CSR and Scheduling team to promptly resolve any constraints and/or shortages that may result from sudden change in build schedules (customer orders).
- Work with the Supplier Quality team to promptly resolve any supplier related quality issues that may affect build schedules.
- When necessary, coordinate expedites to avoid production shortages and customer impact.
- Manage supplier packaging (expendable or returnable containers) to assure it meets Hi-Lex requirements though the life of the program.
- Maintain and execute a daily and weekly checklist of key job duties / activities.
- Embrace and support Hi-Lex Production Policy; Safety first, followed by Quality, Productivity, and Cost.
- Support 4S Excellence goals.
- Support long term strategies to assure business competiveness and growth.
- Contact with Logistics/ Transportation Carriers as necessary.
- Develop and mentor junior/ new Materials Planners.
- Compliance with all Hi-Lex work related policies.
- Rockwell Automation, Plex ERP Systems specialist.
- Two or Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management or Business, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Tier one or two supplier manufacturing production control position.
- Knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement.
- Factory environment with noise from manufacturing equipment.
- Possible exposure to chemicals, moving equipment, electrical shock...
- Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects up to 25 pounds.
- Clothing and shoes must comply with MIOSHA regulations and Hi-Lex dress code policy.
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