Job Description
Job title: Material Planning Manager
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Location: Atlanta, GA 30324
Hybrid Position - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Manager Notes:
• This position handles material planning for 7 sites - 3 in US, 2 in UK, 1 in Mexico and 1 in Brazil.
• The chosen candidate will be working with suppliers to ensure timelines are being met, while providing updates to the sites.
• This position may also work with logistics and Trade Compliance teams to make sure everything is in place and materials will arrive on time.
• Demonstrated success in previous material planning positions required.
• Previous experience with Oracle preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plans, orders, and expedites materials needed in the manufacturing process.
• Maintains proactive contact with suppliers to understand order status, packaging problems, and Electronic Data Interchange problems.
• Provides information for affected cross-functional areas including shop operations, purchasing, Supplier Quality I, and product engineering.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to assist with responsibilities; analyzes data; audits pull signals and overall system performance; measures supplier delivery performance.
• Implements production scheduling systems; coordinates inventory levels relative to manufacturing capacity and capability; compiles and schedules orders.
• Works with supplier to resolve issues regarding procedures, delivery, status updates, pricing, and other matters.
• Tracks, evaluates, and maintains evolving data for new product introduction.
• Understands the structure of the organization and maintains a strong network across departments; draws on network to answer questions, solve problems, and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures; leads and participates in improvement projects.
• Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.
• Travels as required by the work.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required for this position.
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Location: Atlanta, GA 30324
Hybrid Position - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Manager Notes:
• This position handles material planning for 7 sites - 3 in US, 2 in UK, 1 in Mexico and 1 in Brazil.
• The chosen candidate will be working with suppliers to ensure timelines are being met, while providing updates to the sites.
• This position may also work with logistics and Trade Compliance teams to make sure everything is in place and materials will arrive on time.
• Demonstrated success in previous material planning positions required.
• Previous experience with Oracle preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plans, orders, and expedites materials needed in the manufacturing process.
• Maintains proactive contact with suppliers to understand order status, packaging problems, and Electronic Data Interchange problems.
• Provides information for affected cross-functional areas including shop operations, purchasing, Supplier Quality I, and product engineering.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to assist with responsibilities; analyzes data; audits pull signals and overall system performance; measures supplier delivery performance.
• Implements production scheduling systems; coordinates inventory levels relative to manufacturing capacity and capability; compiles and schedules orders.
• Works with supplier to resolve issues regarding procedures, delivery, status updates, pricing, and other matters.
• Tracks, evaluates, and maintains evolving data for new product introduction.
• Understands the structure of the organization and maintains a strong network across departments; draws on network to answer questions, solve problems, and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures; leads and participates in improvement projects.
• Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.
• Travels as required by the work.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required for this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Materials Planning Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
