MP&L MATERIAL PLANNER

POSITION SUMMARY: The MP&L Material Planner is responsible for meeting corporate material needs through analyzing, planning, and executing material procurement activities. This position manages and coordinates material planning and logistics activities from external suppliers. Material procurement activities includes but not limited to maintain appropriate inventory levels of all parts required to seamless production schedule, to release shipping orders to suppliers, to post all receipts and shipments, to analyze production and cycle report

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review material usage with engineering bill of materials and forecasts per customers' plan. Release material shipping orders. Build a list to expedite, and order premium freight (Air freight, Team trucking) for urgent parts in advance. Analyze root causes all material expedite issues and related cost. Review and evaluate materials requirements, cycle counting, and inventory forecast. Review daily material receipts evaluates discrepancies in releases. Responsible for consignment parts inventory, logistics, and the sales orders. Responsible for logistics status of importing container from oversea countries. Responsible for outside warehouse inventory and delivery. Build and oversee the delivery schedule of incoming containers. Design and manage forecasts for material usage vs need to increase inventory efficiency and promote cost reduction. Support and participate in EHS objectives Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a field related with production and inventory control and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 3 years of experience in Materials preferred Strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline driven environment. For certain position functions Korean bilingual is preferred (ex. Communication with Korean suppliers and corporate office staff in Korea).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: n/a

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office work environment (Primary) Plant work environment with fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the winter). Exposure to certain noise levels and bright lights.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to 35lbs Ability to reach up above the head Ability to bend and stoop Ability to focus for extended periods of time Ability to sit for extended periods of time

TRAVEL: Minimal travel may be required by car and/or plane.