Material Planner 1

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Material Planner is responsible for scheduling of Fabrene’s production assets to meet customer needs, manage inventory and develop production schedules that optimize performance while ensuring on time customer delivery. Position is responsible for certain raw material inventory and ordering of cores and packaging materials needed for production planning, quarterly warehouse counts and reconciliations. Material Planner will plan and schedule the shipments of repro loads to customers and may provide backup to other planners within a site.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complies with company safety policies/laws.
• Develops master production plan that meets customer needs and optimizes plant performance.
• Monitors inventory levels of WIP for extrusion and beaming to ensure flow through plant is maintained.
• Communicates with Customer Service, capacity planning, product development and the plant, in planning for production, trials, capital upgrades and maintenance.
• Tracks and maintains inventory targets.
• Inputs production orders and tracks production versus plan.
• Ensures adherence to corporate policy and SOX.
• Participates in planning meetings as required.
• Works with operations to ensure adequate production assets are scheduled to meet business needs and adjusts plan as needed.
• Participates in quality controls based on customer needs with Quality and Technical.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training.
• 2-year College diploma or independent learning in a related field preferred.
 

COMPETENCIES:
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of suppliers or employees of an organization. Written communication is clear and concise.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
• Self- starter with initiative and accountability; interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and shift priority workloads while under pressure.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Effectively utilizes technology to aid in planning, presentation and/or analytical work.
• Above average MS Excel knowledge and ability to manipulate data.
• Ability to navigate complex ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Qantel, WINcc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the office work environment is normally quiet.

EFFORT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and regularly required to stand, walk and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

HEALTH & SAFTEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Proper PPE must be worn in all designated areas.