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Job Description
Manufacturing Materials Planner / Order Fulfillment Krage Manufacturing Inc - 3.7 Pueblo, CO Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Communication with suppliers Customer communication Spreadsheets Resource planning methods Production management software Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Vendor communication Productivity software Cross-functional communication
Analytics Full Job Description Description:
The Manufacturing Materials Planner / Order Fulfillment Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials required for production while coordinating customer order fulfillment activities. This role serves as a critical link between sales, procurement, production, inventory control, warehouse operations, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and efficient manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Materials Planning & Inventory Management Plan and schedule raw materials, components, and packaging supplies to support production requirements. Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock levels to meet customer demand and production schedules. Review material requirements planning (MRP) outputs and take appropriate actions to prevent shortages or excess inventory. Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Track and resolve material shortages, supply disruptions, and inventory discrepancies. Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to optimize inventory investment and turnover. Order Fulfillment & Customer Service Process customer orders accurately and ensure timely order entry into ERP systems. Coordinate order fulfillment activities with production, warehouse, and logistics teams. Monitor order status and proactively communicate delivery schedules, delays, or issues to internal stakeholders and customers. Prioritize orders based on customer requirements, production capacity, and inventory availability. Ensure shipping documentation and order records are accurate and complete. Support customer service inquiries related to order status, shipments, and product availability. Production Coordination Collaborate with production planners and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules. Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments. Monitor work orders and production progress to identify potential delays. Participate in production planning meetings and provide updates on material availability and order priorities. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Maintain accurate planning, inventory, and fulfillment records within ERP/MRP systems. Generate reports related to inventory levels, order fulfillment performance, material shortages, and on-time delivery metrics. Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, inventory management, and fulfillment efficiency. Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
Education Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. Experience 2+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, inventory control, customer order management, or supply chain operations. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar systems. Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of inventory management and material planning principles. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production scheduling. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) On-time customer order fulfillment Inventory accuracy Material availability for production Order processing accuracy Production schedule adherence Inventory turnover Customer satisfaction Reduction in stockouts and expedited shipments Work Environment Manufacturing and office environment. Frequent interaction with production, warehouse, procurement, customer service, and logistics personnel. May require occasional overtime to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
