Job Title:

Title:

Demand/Material Planner III Classification:

Non-Exempt Location:

St. Augustine, FL 32084

Reports To:

Director of Operations Position Type:

Full Time HR Contact:

Felizia Martinez Job Description Production/Material Planner III is responsible for ensuring the appropriate supply of cost-effective and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery. The ideal candidate will be technically competent and resourceful with a positive, customer-centric attitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop a positive and close working relationship with sales, finance and operations teams to understand current and forecasted demand drivers. Optimize production capacity and material flow through all production departments, recommending staffing requirements to leadership to maximize production efficiencies. Implement strategies and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure adequate supply of materials, preventing shortages and excesses Utilize incoming customer orders to create and maintain production schedules, meeting/exceeding lead time expectations Leverage the ERP/MRP and other tools to review material demand and supply patterns, identifying trends and maintaining optimal levels of raw material inventory Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards. Prepare, analyze, and report production and inventory performance, tracking material availability, usage rates, lead times and delivery performance. Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, quality standards and optimal costs Identify and implement process improvements through a robust planning and performance management process Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business or relative experience Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of other data management systems (i.e. MRP, etc.) Experience in manufacturing demand forecasting and management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to create and understand reports to drive production decisions Ability to absorb and retain information quickly Strong organizational and time-management abilities Physical demands: The employee frequently/continuously is required to sit, stand, bend, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, reach with hands and arms, and continually utilize visual acuity to read information and use a keyboard. This position may require the employee to lift, push or pull material up to 50lbs. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and duties. other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate to the needs of the business and department.