Senior Material Planner

Responsibilities: - Plan, organize, control, and execute material schedules for designated products. - Develop material readiness schedules (CTB) based on forecasted and actual demand. - Ensure the quality and integrity of information used for materials requirements planning. - Revise plans based on business situational analysis and actual performance. - Manage issues related to engineering changes to minimize cost exposure and risks. - Support new product introductions and product transfers through material analysis. - Communicate material availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle. - Provide demand variance information to the procurement team. - Develop and communicate short and long-term shipment commitments to customers. - Coordinate necessary resources to meet shipment commitments. - Review and report on inventory levels, backlog, and on-time delivery metrics. - Develop recovery plans for missed shipments. - Facilitate processes and best practices for outbound order fulfillment. - Act as an expert resource for North American Order Fulfillment models. - Provide training and guidance to less experienced employees. - Attend regular meetings with internal and external customers to ensure supply chain efficiency. Requirements & Competencies: - Knowledge of electronic manufacturing, material types, and engineering change processes. - Understanding of production planning, scheduling, MRP techniques, and manufacturing control systems. - Proficiency in procurement, inventory management, and supplier management. - Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and business applications. - Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. - Ability to plan strategically for material delivery. - Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines with high attention to detail. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. Physical Demands: - Normal office environment with extended periods of sitting and visual concentration on computer monitors. - Frequent repetitive manual movements such as data entry and computer use. Education & Experience: - Two to four years of relevant experience. - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.