Materials Planner

Atco Products is located in Ferris, Texas, and is an IATF/ISO9001 Certified tubing/hose assembly manufacturer of high-quality automotive and heavy-duty truck components and assemblies. Both original equipment suppliers and aftermarket customers have relied on Atco Products to meet their OE production components and in/out of warranty service and parts requirements for more than 50 years.

Position Summary

As the materials planner, you will have the opportunity to review MRP shortage and replenishment reports, and coordinate and manage materials ramp up/down as necessary to minimize obsolescence expense.

Qualifications

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Plan and schedule, release, confirm and follow up on assigned material, components, and/or parts to ensure on-time delivery and support to the manufacturing schedules (MRP).
• Review, determine and maintain inventory at the necessary levels to support company goals while maintaining a high level of customer service and eliminating production downtime.
• Actively participate in the daily Materials meetings and provide timely updates on any open part issues or inventory planning.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the MRP system.
• Proactively investigate, determine, and document the impact of proposed changes for the facility either as a result of internal engineering changes, new product development, or business acquisitions.
• Monitor and implement bill of material (BOM) changes and new product introductions (NPI) on a timely basis.
• Occasionally purchase indirect materials and services from suppliers.
• Work closely with the Operations team to facilitate material procurement, flow, and storage improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and 3 years of increasing responsibility in a similar role.
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP/ERP Systems and Processes.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Highly engaging, passionate, and hands-on individual.
• Sound decision-making and organizational skills
• Effective math, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literate in MS Suite applications
• Experience in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement processes a Plus
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to, but not limited to, 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% of the time.

What You Will Bring

• Strong self-starter
• Proficient personal computer and systems software skills to accomplish word processing, worksheets, and data input.
• A positive approach to work.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A fondness for talking with people and building relationships.
• Ability to make recommendations to resolve effectively any problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professionals, both internal and external.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.