Planner-Material-Paragould

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Summary

The Material Planner utilizes the inventory control system to maintain material requirements.  This position expedites materials, schedules in-bound and out-bound freight, corresponds with corporate purchasing, and interacts with accounting to accomplish material planning goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Creates and closes manufacturing orders, runs various inventory reports, enters purchase orders, requisitions materials, issues/returns production receipts, and creates pick/pack lists using the computer-aided inventory control system.
• Creates bills of lading for shipments, enters receivers and adjusts inventory discrepancies, changes product structure, and enters item master and item balance details.
• Develops delivery schedules and various other reports.
• Communicates with corporate purchasing to requisition parts on purchase orders.
• Contacts vendors to follow up on orders and availability of parts.
• Assists in cycle counting and makes corrections to material discrepancies by entering changes into the program.
• Follows all safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to follow written procedures
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency test/GED
• 1+ years’ experience in Material Control
• Experience using DAX365 program

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• With the exception of clerical, administrative and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
• Hard Hat
• Hearing Protection
• Composite Toe Safety Shoes
• Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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