Plant Planner and Inventory Specialist

Marmon Utility LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

POSITION SUMMARY


The planner and inventory specialist must ensure procedures for scheduling and inventory are complied with in order to maximize customer service and efficiency of the Amherst facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Schedule production of parts in the Molded facility, which includes using Marmon Utility ERP system (Axiom) to maintain, review and release planned orders.
• Coordinate with supervisors to prioritize important orders
• Manage schedule postings for ease of access and clarity
• Develop forecasting models for production recommendations
• Conduct weekly cycle counts of raw materials and consumables
• Identify, reconcile, and root cause analysis inventory discrepancies
• Lead physical inventory twice a year
• Work with purchasing to ensure supply of raw materials
• Ensure accuracy of part routings for raw material consumption
• Evaluate safety stock levels
• Work with the warehouse for raw material availability
• Coordinate with sales, product management and finance to move E&O inventory
• Schedule openings for Engineering R&D and Automation
• Apply lean methodology to build scheduling strategy. Kanban, Supermarkets, ETC.
• Manage offsite inventory and schedule deliveries
• Plan, order and Communicate material shortages with Production and Sales
• Sustain and maintain plant KPIs including On Time Delivery, cycle count accuracy, Up time and downtime.
• Support routing accuracy for both Axiom and live monitoring systems. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate a very strong aptitude for learning and working with systems and technology.
• Strong foundational skills in mathematics, reading, writing, and verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in accurate and efficient data entry.
• Ability to understand, follow, and work effectively within established policies and procedures.
• Must be well organized.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be adept at troubleshooting and problem solving. Must be able to innovate.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently with multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office knowledge, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with Axiom ERP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems a plus.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.