Material Planner

　　Country/Region: US

　　Location:

　　US

　　Req ID 64595 | Hebron, KY, United States

　　About the Team: Our Material Planning Team is a dedicated group with the end goal of delivering on time to customers while also keeping our inventory low. We work closely with our suppliers, internal customer service group and many other departments to achieve our goals. Accurate Forecasting and consistent communication with our suppliers are top priorities as we always strive to be proactive in avoiding potential delays that could affects our end users. A diverse environment supporting growth and work-life balance.

　　What you can look forward to as a Material Planner:

　　Review SAP-generated purchase requisitions and planned orders to ensure they reflect accurate planning parameters, SAP forecasts, customer purchase orders, and customer forecasts.

　　Work with suppliers to reduce lead times and minimum order quantities.

　　Expedite part shortages as required with vendors, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and receiving dock personnel.

　　Help identify, research, and correct causes of inventory discrepancies and work to reduce excess inventory.

　　Participate in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; lead additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.

　　Ensure compliance with federal and state laws

　　Perform all duties in a safe manner

　　Your profile as a Material Planner:

　　Bachelor's Degree in a related field, extensive experience in a related field may be substituted for the education requirement

　　4+ years’ experience in production planning and/or buyer in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment

　　6 Sigma Lean experience; certification preferred

　　Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP, as well as Microsoft Excel experience

　　A technical background and experience in understanding the business from order to cash

　　Knowledge of business operations, forecasting, planning, logistics, and operations management

　　Analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Why you should choose ZF in Hebron, KY:

　　A supportive collaborative team environment

　　Annual Incentive Plan

　　Paid Vacation

　　401k Plan

　　Health Care Benefits

　　Paid Holidays

　　Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement

　　A strong diversity culture

　　Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

　　Be part of our ZF team as Material Planner and apply now!

　　DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

　　With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

　　Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

　　What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

　　At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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