THE COMPANY:
Soaris provides reliable utility and powersports engine/vehicle solutions for harsh environments utilizing our proven design and manufacturing experience. Operating as an extension of our customers’ engineering teams, we deliver unique powertrain and vehicle level components and systems that deliver reduced emissions along with exhilarating performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable for maintaining the integrity of MRP planning parameters and item master data for assigned materials (lead times, lot size, MOQ, days of supply/safety stock and inventory targets) in ERP Syteline system.
- Analyze, understand and convert MRP messages to raw material purchase orders, releases and plans to meet production/forecast demand.
- Demand analysis for executing MRP signals such as pull-ins, push-outs, expedites or cancellations.
- Communicates with suppliers via phone, email, Teams or onsite meetings to ensure on time delivery and lead time accuracy.
- Monitors and evaluates supplier performance.
- Generate and issue reports to internal customers advising of deviations to delivery dates and other changes to plans.
- Provide solutions for supply issues that impact production scheduling.
- Understands the day-to-day manufacturing planning processes through daily hands-on involvement with Customer Service, Master Scheduling and Production teams.
- Inventory management – Understands and maintains the minimum necessary inventory for assigned raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
- Report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets and goals.
- Recognition of discrepancies in inventory actual versus ERP system and work with cross-functional teams to identify root cause and corrective action.
- Advise management(escalation)of critical at- risk supply issues that will adversely impact internal and external customer production schedules due to vendor constraints, inventory discrepancies, global market conditions, or other.
- Continuous improvement of processes and methods that maintain or improve the quality of planning systems.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPI) through daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- 3+ years, work experience in a production planning role utilizing ERP system(s). Infor Syteline experience is a plus.
- Strong focus on internal and external customer expectations.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills working with external and internal customers.
- Strong team player with the skill and desire to collaborate with cross functional teams.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft office suite.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- High level understanding of materials planning and inventory control concepts.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
- Current legal authorization to work in the U.S.
OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Associate or Bachelors’ degree with business emphasis.
- 5+ years, work experience in a planning role utilizing ERP system(s). Infor Syteline experience is a plus.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned by management.