Materials Planner - Fort Smith, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Materials Planner

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions:
gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations.

Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

The Materials Planner handles end to end planning of inventory in excess of invoicing, from purchase requisition to customer invoice, assisting internal customer service inquiries.

In this role, you will set inventory parameters and inventory targets, while making sure that there is adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.

You will be responsible for executing the activities necessary to create a daily production schedule with responsibility to maintain goals in customer service, COTD, lead times and fill rates while balancing factory production efficiency.

Also, perform procurement tasks as assigned by SCM (Supply Chain Management) (example, sourcing, pricing, planning/scheduling and expediting). You will also be responsible for scheduling daily work for plant while maintaining work center capacities.

This position reports to

Supply Chain Specialist

Your responsibilities

Promotes/supports plant safety efforts with the highest priority
Works with production supervisors to efficiently schedule the die cast and rotor departments
Will be assigned various aspects of procurement including supplier development, sub contracting, order processes and processing, including resolving order issues as assigned by SCM to support production planning
Works with existing suppliers and participates in the development of new supplier relationships
Develops future requirement forecasts to assure reliable supply chain performance
Provides assistance to all raw material/WIP (Work In Process ) warehousing and shipping/receiving functions as required
Continuously work to resolve blocked invoice issues and work with suppliers to meet OTD (On Time Delivery ) goals

Your background

High School diploma is required with minimum 0 to 3 years of experience.
Bachelor's or Associates' Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
Working knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems
Effective verbal and written skills
Independent analysis/decision making capabilities
Verifiable history of customer focus
Able to work effectively in a team oriented environment
Extensive knowledge of bill of materials and routings, preferably in BUS
APICS CPIM or an aggressive plan for achievement of certification preferred
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellbeing program
Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's NEMA Motors Division markets, designs and manufactures the market-leading Baldor-Reliance brand of industrial motors.

As the #1 global manufacturer of NEMA motors, our quality products are designed to reliably and efficiently meet the challenges our customers face.

Our business is investing in technology, tools, people and processes to ensure our general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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