Lead Material Planner - Marinette, United States - Fincantieri Marine Group

Description

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe function of this position is the management of the material process through different departments in order to ensure the right material gets to the right place at the right time.

This includes working with Production Planning and Control and supporting Manufacturing to ensure proper assessment and resolution of material related shortages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead, mentor, be first point of contact among Planners for high level issues.

Work proactively with Production Planning and Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability in support of production need dates.

Support material management in resolution of shortages related to production orders.
Ensure that material discrepancies are resolved and corrective actions are taken to rectify future issues.
Work cross functionally on material related process improvement projects to ensure our success.
Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery. Responsible to follow up/escalate actions in the event of material shortages that affect production.
Seek and recommend solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet production requirements and address operational risks
Manage inventory risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place
Ensure that material scheduling strategy and processes are in place and work effectively in order to ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimum stick levels, whilst optimizing costs
Carry out oversight of entire material timeline from Engineering to Production
Be prepared to carry out supplier visits to timely material deliveries
Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
Review/manage objectives and KPIs


COMPETENCIES:

SPARC
Safety first
People oriented, determined to assist where able

Accountability and Ownership:
Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

Ownership and Accountability
Team Work and Collaboration
Business Discipline
Sense of Urgency
Ability to work with all personalities
Team Builder
Good Listener
Willingness to learn
Detail-Oriented
Self-motivated
Ability to communicate authoritatively
Ability to communicate the plan and get buy in from other departments


COMMUNICATION:

Internally:

Purchasing Planners:
ability to help prioritize work and resolve outstanding issues

Supply Chain management:
provide KPI and group activity status

Foremen:
to get them the material

Shop/ Production/ Trade Managers:
to respond to production priorities and report status; daily.

Buyers:
to ensure they know the priorities and that purchase orders are released expeditiously
Planners, Project and

Master Schedulers:
to understand the plan and to ensure the right material is available to support the plan/schedule; daily
Planning and Scheduling Managers and Director of

Production Planning Control:
to provide status and elevate key issues; weekly

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day.

Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission.

All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job taskFincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at d=FMG-ExternalFincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment.

Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in a business or technical related field and at least 2 years' experience in supply chain or compliance environment; or

This can also be met with an Associate's degree and at least 3 years' experience in supply chain or compliance environment; or a HS Diploma and at least 5 years' experience in supply chain or compliance environment.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Fundamental knowledge of shipbuilding workflow and production processes is preferred
Fundamental knowledge of shipyard material management processes is preferred
Basic working knowledge of, and experience with, production planning practices


SKILLS:
Fundamentally understand work area processes and constraints
Understand BOM development process
Understand the procurement process
Understanding of process improvement fundamentals
Good math skills
Ability and willingness to work in both office and heavy industrial environments
Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills with emphasis on EXCEL WORD
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.