Material Planner -

Plasman One Company, One Driving Force.
Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe.
With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic, and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components.
We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective.
At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company.
Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company.
We believe the most impressive thing we have built is our workforce.
And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined.
We are Plasman.
And we are One Driving ForceTM.
Plasman , JOB TITLE DESCRIPTION: · Process orders from customers and maintain communications with order acknowledgements and other information they may need on the status of order for good customer relations.
· Place orders with the appropriate vendor and maintain communication on the status so that customers can be kept up to date on their order.
· Coordinate logistics and transportation for the timely delivery of customer orders.
· Coordinate other vendors who may be involved in completing the order such as independent machine shops so on time delivery is achieved.
· Responsible for pricing accuracy to the customer as well as the vendor so that company profit goals are achieved.
JOB REQUIREMENTS · 2-5 Years of Customer Service in a fast-paced office environment.
· Bilingual in the Spanish language to facilitate communication with our Mexican vendors.
Beneficial, but not a requirement.
· The Materials Coordinator/Customer Service Rep position will assist Materials Manager & Shipping Department in all aspects of day to day operations, as well as monitor customer portals and communicate with customers as necessary.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position Directly reports to: Materials Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES: The responsibilities and authorities for this position include, but are certainly not limited to: · Monitor Customer portals on a daily basis as necessary (including weekends as necessary) · Communicate with Customers via phone or email as necessary · Assist the Shipping Dept.
as necessary in completing shipments (documentation and/or loading trucks, scheduling pickups, etc.
) · Assist Materials Dept.
in completing cycle counts · Assist Materials Dept.
during Physical Inventories · Assist Materials Manager in completing required tasks · Participates in Plant wide 5S initiatives · Promote an atmosphere of Teamwork at all times · Maintain a clean and safe working environment · Create, verify, and manipulate spreadsheets, data tables and reports as needed · Completion of any other duties as assigned · Work in compliance with the Quality and Business Operating System and all Health & Safety and Environmental legislation · Abide by Company Value Statement and the Company Standard Code of Conduct · Completes other duties as assigned · Maintain all customer portals (DDL; CLIPS; SPOC; etc.
) · Communicate all shortages or deviations to shipping schedule to all internal and external parties that are affected.
· Communicate shipping requirements to necessary internal team members.
· Work with Material Planners to ensure shipment schedules can be met.
· Set up and track all instances of outbound premium Freight.
Report instances to internal management.
· Attend daily production meetings to ensure all requirements are understood.
· Update and monitor KPI's as required.
Assist in problem solving and corrective action process for any missed KPI's.
· Monitor customer packaging levels and help get resolution whenever they are low.
· Attend Engineering Change Meetings and help establish firm run out/change over dates with customers and production.
· Monitor and communicate all instances of past due product to ensure customer impact is minimal.
· Assist Materials in daily Cycle Counting activities.
· Work with Shipping to ensure the correct parts are being shipped daily and accordingly to the customer requirements.
· Monitor outside processing to ensure production has the material required to meet the schedule · Assist in continuous improvement activities HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Materials Coordinator is responsible for complying with the Company Health & Safety Program including Occupational Health & Safety Legislation, regulations, standards and Company Health & Safety policies.
Reference: JDA-003 Worker/Supplied Labour Health & Safety Responsibilities (Addendum to Worker Job Descriptions).
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following minimum work experience qualifications: · Must have the ability to be trained for the above mentioned responsibilities and authorities · Acceptable performance record and attendance record required · Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) · Strong communication and time management required.
· Ability to build a strong rapport with customers.
· Organization and efficiency working with others a must.
· Should be willing to take initiative .
MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following minimum training: · SDS · Plasman Quality / Environmental/Safety Policy awareness · New Employee Orientation (when required) · OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following minimum training: · Ability to perform well in high pressure situations · Must be self-motivated · Must have demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal · Must have intermediate computer skills · Ability to prioritize and adjust work based on requirement · Meets expectation rating for relevant competencies.
· Access to reliable transportation MEASUREMENTS OF JOB PERFORMANCE: Acceptable Performance Management Process core competency performance rating.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as: MATERIAL PLANNER - Experience working within an ERP system preferred.
Plasman is committed to offering a wide range of prospects to our employees, including competitive salaries, full-time permanent positions, benefits, company savings plans, recognition awards, hands-on training, upward mobility, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.
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