Knorr-Bremse North America

Material Planner 1

Knorr-Bremse North America • $65K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in material planning or supply chain management.
  • Strong command of SAP systems, particularly MPS and MRP modules.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for data presentation and analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on troubleshooting issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across departments towards common goals.
  • Knowledge of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage production and material flow to ensure adherence to the Master Production Schedule.
  • Lead the development of Material Requirements Planning to align with customer orders.
  • Oversee daily system maintenance for accurate production schedules and inventory transactions.
  • Provide management with clear metrics regarding MPS and MRP status.
  • Engage in continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean and SCE methodologies.
  • Facilitate smooth production flow, balancing cost, quality, and productivity.
  • Collaborate daily with Sales/Demand Planning for efficient customer order fulfillment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare packages including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with company match to support future financial goals.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation and personal absence.
  • Twelve paid holidays plus one floating holiday each year.
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Opportunities for employee stock purchase and annual bonuses based on performance metrics.
Full Job Description
Material Planner 1
LOCATION: Springfield / Missouri (US-MO), United States " BRAND: New York Air Brake " REQUISITION ID: 11444 " JOB GRADE: 14 " ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Material Planner manages the production and material flow through the segment's work centers to provide schedule adherence to the Master Production Schedule. To support this objective, data in several system modules, including capacity requirements plan, data integrity of work orders, work order maintenance, work center maintenance, dispatch control, lead times, lot sizes, etc., must be managed daily through SAP software.
Develop, maintain, and lead the Material Requirements Plan (MRP)/Production strategy to meet the S&OP Production Schedule and customer orders for manufactured material.
2. Responsible for leading the on time customer order and supplier delivery fulfillment KPI's, while meeting inventory turns rate targets using Supply Chain Excellence policies (SCE).
3. Maintain systems daily, including but not limited to, production schedules, floor stock and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory transactions, scrap transactions, ECN management, COGI errors, and kanban/control cycles.
4. Provide management with measurements that accurately define our position to the MPS (Master Production Schedule) and MRP (material resource planning). This includes reporting past due hours, anticipated delays, and tooling or support problems.
5. Participate in Lean Daily Management (LDM) and continuous improvement projects using Knorr-Bremse Production System (KPS) and SCE techniques and policies.
6. Ensure a smooth flow of production that optimizes cost, quality, schedule adherence, and productivity of the non-exempt workforce.
7. Daily interaction with Sales/Demand Planning departments for Customer order fulfillment.
8. Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.
Technical Expertise
• Global knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, modules, including module-interfacing.
• SAP system knowledge strongly preferred with detailed understanding of shop floor control, CRP, MPS, and MRP modules.
• Proficient in all Microsoft office products
1.Analytical Thinking
2. Managing Improving Processes
3. Communication Skills
4. Customer Orientation
5. Business Perspective
6. Strong product line knowledge at the component and end levels

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Springfield is $65,100-$97,700 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. NYAB is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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About Knorr-Bremse North America

Knorr-Bremse is a German manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles that has operated in the field for over 110 years. The company has a global presence, with operations in over 30 countries and a workforce of over 28,000 employees. Knorr-Bremse North America is the company's North American subsidiary, which is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company's products include braking systems, door systems, and control systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse North America has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, with a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its products and operations.
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