About the job
Material Planner
Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 5am-3:30pm
Starting pay: $26.13/hr
At New Flyer, we are proud to be North America’s leading provider of heavy-duty transit buses, dedicated to delivering sustainable mobility solutions through advanced transit technology and infrastructure. As a subsidiary of NFI Group, a respected independent bus and coach manufacturer, we have a rich history of over 90 years of innovation. We are distinguished as the only manufacturer providing all three types of zero-emission transit buses, having successfully delivered over 1,900 of these vehicles to date. Serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, we actively support a fleet of over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses operated by approximately 500 agencies.
Position Overview: As a Material Planner at New Flyer, you will be instrumental in optimizing the efficiency of our materials department. Your role will involve coordinating material planning activities to ensure timely availability of materials for production, minimizing excess inventory, and fostering continuous improvement within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the processing of materials to the point of use (POU) by the required date.
- Ensure accuracy of inventory in your assigned area and manage reject requirements accurately.
- Oversee materials requirements planning (MRP); engage with MRP messages and track daily order action summaries (OAS).
- Promote continuous improvement and aid in the development and communication of policies, guidelines, and tools to enhance process success.
- Monitor, measure, and achieve all material-related metrics.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to internal teams by collaborating with key departments to ensure completion of essential tasks.
- Assist manufacturing leadership with daily operations within your designated area.
- Uphold a safe working environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications for Success:
- Demonstrated experience in materials planning or a related field.
- Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Knowledge of ISO procedures and continuous improvement methodologies.
- A preferred degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.