Materials Planner
External job listingat Niterra North America, Inc.
Manage material planning and procurement, optimize inventory, track supply chain performance, and generate purchase requisitions in an MRP environment.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Wixom, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Materials Planner
Wixom, United States
Job description
About the role
Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) was founded in 1966 and is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. The Materials Planner manages material planning and procurement activities within an MRP environment to optimize inventory levels and ensure supply continuity.
The role includes tracking supply chain performance, generating purchase requisitions, managing stock levels across plants, and maintaining master data accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain expertise, experience with statistical planning tools, and the ability to collaborate across business functions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Track and analyze fill rates, inventory positions, and supplier performance to identify trends and optimize operational efficiencies.
- Analyze demand fluctuations and prepare management reports with actionable recommendations for strategic inventory adjustments.
- Implement and refine inventory classification methodologies, such as ABC/XYZ, and safety stock strategies to align inventory positions with defined KPIs.
- Collaborate and communicate with Sales & Materials Flow analysts, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support alignment and execution.
- Lead and manage assigned projects and initiatives, applying project management skills to drive successful outcomes.
- Generate purchase requisitions to suppliers using the current MRP system.
Key facts
- The role manages material planning and procurement activities within an MRP environment.
- Responsibilities include tracking supply chain metrics and managing stock levels across plants.
- The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain expertise and experience with statistical planning tools.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Materials Planner do?
The role manages material planning and procurement within an MRP environment to optimize inventory levels and ensure supply continuity.
What experience does the ideal candidate bring?
The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain expertise and experience with statistical planning tools.
What are some key responsibilities?
Responsibilities include analyzing supply chain metrics and demand fluctuations, managing inventory strategies, collaborating across business functions, and generating purchase requisitions.