The Sr. Planner ensures raw materials are procured according to MRP demands and inventory targets: Ensures any exceptions from plan are addressed and escalated in timely manner. Monitors optimizes and reports assigned raw materials inventory levels, supplier delivery performance and premium freight - ensuring premium costs are debited to suppliers as applicable. The Sr. Planner also is responsible for raw materials procurement and planning for new and end of life products, ensure newly assigned raw materials are procured on time and obsolescence exposure is avoided/controlled.
Education A) Keyboarding required
Knowledge B) MS Excel, Powerpoint and Word Intermediate required
C) ERP/MRP knowledge required
E) Knowledge of automotive industry materials standards, desired
H) Training on specific customer requirements, as applicable to the position
Minimum 2 years experience in materials planning functions
Experience managing supplier releases/demand