Material Planner - Chicago, IL

Full Time
Pooler, GA 31322
Posted
Job description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the material planning and inventory ordering for the aftermarket service department, maintaining schedule agreements & PO’s for assigned suppliers, expediting backorders, performing system maintenance and other duties as needed to support the team.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
  • Manage MRP for assigned suppliers
  • Maintain open communications with assigned suppliers and monitor performance
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Release purchase orders based on consumption levels and demand to meet lead times and cover future requirements based on historical demand and forecast
  • Manage daily responsibilities, i.e.: issue Purchase Orders, generate reports, reconcile invoice discrepancies, and resolve issues presented by internal and external customers
  • Light warehouse duties deemed necessary to prepare materials provided by our internal manufacturing divisions for pick up & processing by 3rd party warehouse.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma
  • Two years of inventory control, material planning or purchasing experience in a service environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree
  • Five years of inventory control, material planning or purchasing experience in a manufacturing/service environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP
  • Effective time management and planning skills
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver results
  • Good analytical skills & problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Team Player who can contribute to the overall goals of the team, specifically relating to maintaining 95% parts availability
  • Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems
  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
Job Conditions:
  • Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
  • Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED

JCB is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

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