Materials Planner

Materials Planner

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:  Onsite - Casa Grande, AZ

Opportunity

We are growing! Kohler has opened a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ.  We are looking for passionate talent to join our team.  This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility and will work fully onsite.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potential
• Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
• 401k savings plan
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
• Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts
• Company-paid relocation package
• Willing to sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment Visas
• Nearly 300 days of sunshine every year and absolutely no snow!

What We’re Looking For:

As a Materials Planner for Kohler Co., you will be responsible for the scheduling of finished goods, sub-assemblies, components, and select externally purchased material (sub-contract, fasteners, packaging material, etc.).  In this role, you will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to achieve continuous improvements in delivery, quality, and cost.  You’ll be an ideal candidate if you have a solid understanding of ERP systems, MRP, and Pull, as well as basic system set points and their control on planning, and assembly processes and the planning of them.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create production schedules to support customer service Schedule finished goods, sub-assemblies, and components utilizing MRP planning
• Manage production orders from start to finish (releasing, sequencing, changes, and shortages)
• Coordinate production changes with Materials, Purchasing, and Manufacturing personnel
• Work closely with internal associates to coordinate and execute production Place and maintain orders for on-time delivery for materials under MRP planning
• Maintain and control SAP master data for Production Scheduling functions Develop and maintain stores for on-time delivery of materials under pull systems
• Build trust by working in partnership with manufacturing, suppliers, and buyers to reduce lead times and minimum order quantities
• Focus on the end customer by improving business and supply chain processes
• Drive continuous improvements for smaller more frequent deliveries, just in time
• Set high standards of performance by measuring and reducing inventory to increase turns
• Participate in annual physical inventory as directed by the Manager - Warehouse & Logistics
• Perform assignments as directed by the Manager - Warehouse & Logistics
• Participate in safety training and accident prevention

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 1-3 years working in a materials planning and scheduling in a manufacturing or purchasing environment
• Previous SAP experience strongly preferred
• Experience in inventory management, ERP/MRP and KanBan systems preferred
• Demonstrated continuous improvement, mathematical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proficient in use of all common computer Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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The salary range for this position is $63,100 - $79,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.