Material Planner Expeditor
2 days ago
Garden City
Job Description Title: Material Planner – Expeditor Reporting: Direct Report to: Vice President, U.S Government Programs Purpose: The Material Planner – Expeditor is responsible for planning, scheduling, and expediting materials to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time project delivery. This role coordinates with suppliers, procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure OTD is met, while resolving any material shortages proactively. Key Responsibilities Material Planning • Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP)., • Track purchase orders and supplier deliveries., • Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery., • Expedite delayed materials to prevent production downtime., • Communicate delivery schedules and priorities to suppliers., • Resolve supply chain issues such as delays, shortages, and quality concerns., • Prepare material status reports and shortage reports., • Prepare Power Point charts utilizing Excel pivot tables, • Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate data., • 2–5 years of experience in material planning, expediting, or supply chain operations., • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)., • Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis., • Strong communication and negotiation skills., • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities., • Analytical thinking, • Time management, • Supplier relationship management, • Cross-functional collaboration, • On-site role, • Daily interaction with Sales, Operations & Quality. Building supplier relationships., • Occasional travel to meet with Suppliers.