Role Summary
The Materials Planner position requires strong working knowledge of the planning function within Modatek and an in depth knowledge of Materials Management.
Key Responsibilities
• Promotes and develops carriers to ensure continuous improvements
• Support engineering change by providing impacts from logistics
• Prepare all required Request to Ship (RSR) forms and quote out shipping requirements to approved carriers
• Work with customs broker to ensure Modatek is compliant with international trading regulations
• Help maintain shipping information such as tariff codes, country of origins, and ship to information in SAP/CMS system
• Creates load schedules to coincide with customer and vendor releases with established logistics routings
• Audits load schedules to reduce transportation costs where possible
• Reviews item master, BOM, RDF’s, customer releases (requirements)
• Schedules/routing to supply material on a timely basis to meet production schedules
• Customer contact for releases and shipments for service part orders:
• Reviews load schedules for shipments to ensure routing is accurate
• Communicate customer schedules and forecasts
• Performs root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
• Manages and coordinates year end, quarterly, and daily inventory counts to ensure system and financial accuracy
• Monitors and responds to customer delivery performance ratings by reviewing status of shipments
• Resolves supply chain constraints to ensure internal and external customers are satisfied
• Communicates and resolves transportation constraints with third party transportation company
• Practices and promotes continuous improvements of materials processes and takes advantage of cost reduction opportunities
• Communicates with all departments to ensure production/logistics plans are properly executed
• Creates service parts packaging specifications which adhere to customer standards
• Assist in developing the approved carrier list for miscellaneous shipments
• Analyzes Special Material Requests (SMR) and coordinates schedules to satisfy customer demands
• Work with the Service Part Packaging and SMR Team Members to facilitate the shipments of goods
• Reviews EDI and manual requirements from the customer
• Reviews production history for planning purposes, including line schedules, reject, scrap and rework
• Performs other duties as required
Key Qualifications/Requirements
• Community college diploma in Materials Management/ Supply Chain and Operations Management
• Five (5) years experience in the Production and Material Planning field within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive with JIT systems
• 5 years of direct experience working with CMS System in the role of planning required
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
• Good customer relations skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, multiple demands and support multiple production planning programs
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
Additional Information
Our people are our greatest asset. As a valued Modatek Team Member, we offer you:
- A great work experience with a dedicated and diverse workforce
- A focus on safety, health and wellness, including a corporate wellness program, fitness membership discounts, and a subsidized cafeteria with health concious options
- Competitive extended health benefits
- A group RRSP with company matching
- Partipation in the Employee Equity and Profit Sharing Plan
- Staff apprecation events
- Continuous training and development, including an educational reiumbursement program
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
