Materials Planner (Engineering)

The Materials Planner is responsible for the coordination of the Bill of Materials (BOM) management process, costing and route time planning, and partnering with production and supply chain for effective materials planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS

• Responsible for the coordination of the Bill of Materials (BOM) management process
• Create and maintain accurate Bill of Materials for assigned products
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure that BOMs reflect current product designs
• Update BOMs to reflect changes in design, materials, or suppliers
• Conduct regular BOM audits to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure BOM accuracy in MRP system
• Coordinates costing and route time planning
• Work with production and procurement/supply chain team to ensure materials are available for manufacturing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION and EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree, or comparable experience in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in BOM management
• APICS certification and/ or American Purchasing Society certification preferred
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in BOM Management software and ERP systems
• Excellence analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge/experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Ability to sit, stand, walk intermittently for 8 hours.
• Ability to work on a PC as required.