Material Planner

Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.   JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.   At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.   Position Summary This position is responsible for planning and regulating machine parts and current inventory level.  This role ensures that each day's scheduled run of parts occurs without incident.  The individual is responsible for assisting Production Control management and Manufacturing management to achieve its daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing/building strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors.   Position Type: Full Time, Exempt   Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply Liaise with other areas to ensure resolution of any known supplier/material issues Expedite parts as required due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, misusage, etc. Coordinate and follow up of purchase orders Monitor delivery schedules and review orders Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contacting vendors and checking inventories. Manages inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules. Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that would cause production delays. Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues. Keeps up with demand, forecasts needs to ensure JCB is able to meet set deadlines and goals Determine and decide how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock issues in the production area Conduct periodic checks of inventory   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field 3+ years of experience in material planning for a manufacturing facility Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.   Preferred Qualifications International Supply Chain Experience 5+ years of experience in inventory control, planning or expediting for a manufacturing facility   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP Effective verbal and written communication skills Take direction well and work with minimal supervision Good analytical skills Strong problem-solving abilities Excellent customer relation skills Ability to monitor and control the delivery of production parts throughout the supply chain for 40+ suppliers representing 1200-part numbers React proactively to parts shortages in order to ensure uninterrupted production of machines to customers   Job Conditions:        Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment Subject to noise and temperature changes   Physical Requirements:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.   JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.   Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.