• Sr Production Materials Planner

    Insight Global (Duluth, MN)


    Job Description

    Overview

    The Senior Production Materials Planner is responsible for managing the flow of materials to ensure that the manufacturing and production process is supported with the appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials, components, and supplies. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, production teams, and inventory management to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules while optimizing inventory levels, minimizing waste, and reducing costs.

    Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

    • Collaborate with the production team to align material availability with production schedules and timelines.

    • Work with other departments such as engineering, quality control, and logistics to resolve any material or production issues.

    • Analyze production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory levels to determine requirements for production.

    • Create and maintain material planning records, including bills of materials (BOM), lead times, and reorder points.

    • Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid both shortages and overstock situations.

    • Monitor material usage and report on trends to identify potential issues with supply or inventory.

    • Respond quickly to changes in production schedules or unplanned downtime to ensure material availability.

    • Prepare and present regular reports on production progress.

    • Use ERP systems or other software to generate and analyze data related to material planning and inventory.

    • Identify areas for improvement in the materials planning process, inventory management, or supplier relations.

    • Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on material needs, production schedules, and overall goals.

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    Qualifications

    • 4-7 years of experience in production planning, materials management, or supply chain roles.

    • Experience in manufacturing or a related industry is highly desirable.

    • Strong experience with change management and obsolescence management

    • Proven experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as Windchill

    • Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies preferred

    • Knowledge of advanced planning and scheduling techniques (APS, JIT, etc.)

    • Familiarity with global supply chains and internation sourcing preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Plusses

    • ASCM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management - CPIM) or equivalent certification.