Senior material planner job description

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Responsible for planning and scheduling the delivery of material from suppliers. Monitors the flows of buy items, guarantee availability of components in order to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as to manage inventory levels to meet our customer service and inventory targets.
Essential Functions:

Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items. Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements. Recommend and select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries, from approved supplier list. Responsible for the on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning. Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process. Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts. Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve on time quality issues with suppliers. Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions. Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers. Analyze and select parts for KanBan and Supplier replenishment. May lead and direct others to accomplish desired organizational objectives. Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements. Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply. Coordinate on time with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised. Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate properly to Procurement Team when issues occur. Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting. Analyze material and capacity availability to provide customer promise dates for sales orders. Maintains item master lead time information based upon process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information. Manage internal and SOMI/VMI material and parameters to meet schedules. Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements. Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier. Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner. Identify and implement cost reduction/productivity projects to meet the corporate initiatives/goals. Maintain pipeline and financial records for reporting and tracking productivity. Manage and resolve on the NCI (Non conformance inventory). Identify root causes and provide prompt resolutions. Responsible to create and work problem solving tools (A3/JDI/SCAR's/9 Steps) for process improvement and problem resolutions. Participates in required meetings. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Maintain the work area clean and organized. Support lean initiatives (5s, RIE's, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step). Comply and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including EHS and ISO requirements.


For Projects ONLY:

Analyze engineering changes to understand the parts that affect purchasing. Work with the effective dates to ensure MRP is detailing the correct requirements by parts. Participate in engineering meetings to detail the PPAP process and project implementation. Develop along with the supplier the Phase in - phase-out process for successful implementation. Monitor the OSMI to related project and maintain a metric of progress. Work with suppliers and engineering in OSMI disposition. Work along with engineering BOM corrections to ensure an adequate plan per piece. Work at Oracle appropriate management of parts. Work the purchase of tools for suppliers and their implementation plan. Work the Phase-in-phase out process for packaging projects.


Minimum Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering. Minimum 3 years' related experience. Computer knowledge (MS Office, ERP). Oracle is a plus. Skilled in production and supplier scheduling. Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities. Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes. Good interpersonal skills and customer service oriented. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)


We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experience Material Planner for the Service organization. This role will oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, forecasting and driving strategic projects for this new but critical role. A successful Material Planner is highly analytical, detail-oriented and can build strong relationships to set the foundational processes to ensure the highest customer experience.

The RoleOversee the planning and ordering of time-critical materials to support Lucid's Service (After-Sales) organization Efficiently utilize MRP and maintain data attributes to ensure accurate demand signals (i.e. lead times, MOQ's, lot size, safety stock) while identifying and resolving system issues Identify key forecasting dependencies and complex trends for the service environments when historical data metrics are limited Coordinate with Suppliers and Warehouse team to resolve shipment discrepancies Identify and lead process improvement projects related to execution and planned growth for our new product launches; including understanding BOM structures related to forecasting Maintaining optimal inventory levels while minimizing freight cost Work closely with the supplier base by resolving issues to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance is achieved with all the proper documentation Using data to continuously improve efficiencies and to create clear communications for leadership Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Purchasing, Distribution/Logistics, Engineering, NPI, etc.Work closely with the Procurement team to improve supplier performance and provide guidance into future purchasing strategies
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in Material Planning in an automotive or manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of ERP operations with focus on MRP and EDI processes. SAP knowledge preferred.Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

• BA or master's in supply chain management, working knowledge of Planning, Purchasing Inventory management, Manufacturing Operations, or applicable discipline.
• 5+ hands on years of experience in manufacturing material planning .
• Knowledge Resistor, thin film or electronics manufacturing processes and supply chain management required.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to clearly communicate your position throughout the organization.
• Proficient hands on working knowledge of SAP Planning and MM module.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suites, including Excel, Power Point, Word, and Power BI
• Proven ability to lead and manage work teams.
• APICS certification and Six Sigma/Lean Principles knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
• A team player attitude and are passionate about your responsibilities.

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At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit . Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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