Materials Analyst

Cartersville, GA
United States

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Materials Analyst

Cartersville, GA United States

Alternate Title: Materials Planner

Description:

Job Summary:

Plans, schedules and orders raw materials as necessary for production. Ensures resource planning is accomplished and interfaces with suppliers and other departments to ensure plant never runs out of components while achieving inventory targets set.

Duties and Requirements of the Job:

  1. Translates production schedules in to component orders with 3rd party suppliers
  2. Schedules the flow of production and/or materials, supplies and parts within and between departments.
  3. Plans and monitors inventory to ensure inventory goals are realized.
  4. Makes recommendations about changes to policies or procedures while ensuring an accurate scheduling and planning data base, including revisions control is maintained.
  5. Utilization of electronic and manual ordering system.
  6. Is first line for daily communication with suppliers.
  7. Works with freight companies to ensure timely receipt of goods
  8. Minimize obsolescence through careful BPCS planning
  9. Work Program and Launch Management to ensure the timely launch of new projects and engineering changes
  10. Ensures proper flow of dunnage and returnables
  11. Transfer data from operations within BPCS to ensure accurate inventory data at all times
  12. Prepare KPI reports, escalating critical issues per Hartwell policy guidelines
  13. Performs such individual assignments as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Training, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Ideally experience in the use of BPCS / SAP enterprise planning systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to maintain required paperwork and documentation.
  • Must have good computer skills and good typing skills.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Must be able to maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Must work well with others.

Working Conditions:

  1. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
  2. Maneuvers in, around, under and about factory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
  3. Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
  4. Works within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.
  5. May be required to travel to plant and/or customer sites worldwide.

Job Location Specific Requirements:

Duties and Key Responsibilities of the Job: Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet requirements and minimum safety stock levels.Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers and ensure demand for materials met and deliveries made on time.Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the purchasing team.Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries.Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.Monitor daily reports to check status of components, inventory levels, etc.Monitor inventory levels against established target levels.Assist with cycle counts and reconcile.Monitor new parts, and CPPAP parts as needed. Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business left with minimum liability.Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.Attend daily Fast Response meeting.Any other duties as assigned by Supervision or Management. File/Scan receivers. Skills and Attributes for the Job: 3-5 years as a TI employee, for internal applicants. Excel Proficient. 2 years of production planner experience for external candidates. Working experience and knowledge of ERP and Q-plant systems. Knowledge of Shipping and ReceivingSituational AwarenessStrong analytical, planning, critical and problem solving skills.Time ManagementOrganization Skills/Excellent attention to details.Communication SkillsKnowledge of Manufacturing Process

Education:

Associates Degree and/or 3 years + experience of planning processes in a manufacturing environment

EEO Statement:
TI Fluid Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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