Materials Planner 2

Job description

Responsible for assuring the availability of replenishment spare parts and upgrade kits for North America customers, as well as for regional depots in North America, Europe, and Asia. Manage the planning and resupply of material for an assigned set of parts in support of organizational asset management and customer service goals. Rely on both the analysis of historical consumption and the technical expertise of new product evaluation.

Implement ERP planning parameter changes as determined by the established process of parameter review against demand and installed base. Review and react to MRP exception messages to correct due-date shortfalls in planned supply, with a focus on specific customer account requirements for material availability and corporate financial results for asset management. Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action analyses for unexpected or undesirable results and present them to management.

Strong skills in service parts and spare parts planning. Proficiency in SAP MM or experience working in another ERP platform. MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Intermediate proficiency in MS Access. High energy, strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Proven ability to analyze, document, and improve business processes with sustained results.

High level of customer-facing skills; effective listener, professional, and courteous. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate cross-functionally. Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work as part of a team. 2-5 years of experience. Experience in MRP-based planning for spare parts. Engineering degree in Industrial Production or Mechanical Engineering. APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred.