Material Planner II

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland Michigan Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Material Planner II is to analyze customer forecasts and place purchase orders to ensure that manufacturing has the right parts in the right place at the right time in the right quantity to complete each days schedule. This includes managing component inventory levels and arranging expedites in response to customer demand changes or delivery issues.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Develop an understanding of suppliers their processes supply chain & the logistics of how material ships to Gentex.
• Escalate manage and avoid potential disruptions to Gentex manufacturing. If a part shortage does occur within production respond in a timely manner providing an update with the resolution plan and timeline.
• Release purchase orders at lead time reschedule due dates of purchase orders as customer demand fluctuates in an effort to meet the desired inventory target.
• Continuously monitor open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on time delivery to Gentex and follow up with suppliers if any orders fall past due.
• Proactively review part setups within the Gentex system to ensure proper ordering from suppliers and interplant movement of components.
• Work closely with the Gentex Purchasing team to ensure we have internal alignment with suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with our supply base consistent with that of the Gentex commodity team.
• Engage with the Gentex receiving teams to resolve issues with incoming deliveries including but not limited to paperwork discrepancies labeling issues damaged shipments etc.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure suppliers receive payment for goods on time.
• Utilize planning tools and ERP system to successfully manage inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOULL DO IT

• Attention to Detail - Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding taking into account the unique needs of different audiences (internally and externally).
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Problem Solving - Defining a problem determining the cause identifying prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution and implementing a solution.
• Situational Adaptability - Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Adjusts approach to adapt to shifting demands. Shows an openness to new ideas and handles uncertainty well. Willing to assume new responsibilities when necessary.
• Maintain high level of honesty integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures safety regulations company safety policies and safely perform all duties including but not limited to promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering or Business or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to support occasional activities outside of normal business hours.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Knowledge of Oracle E-business Suite Applications Power BI Oracle OBIEE or equivalent Data Analytics tools.
• 1 years experience working in multiple areas of Supply Chain.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individuals race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) disability marital status military service height weight genetic information or any other reason protected by law.

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