Materials Planner

Plano, TX
Full Time
Operations
Mid Level
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At Luminator Technology Group, we believe we are Better Together. We always put the Customer First, focus on achieving Results, strive to Be the Best, and foster a culture of Respect & Trust.

We are on a mission to innovate and revolutionize global transportation technology. Luminator is a global leader spanning over 85 countries and nearly 1,000 employees
Luminator is seeking a Materials Planner to join our team at our Plano Texas headquarters.

As a Material Planner with Luminator, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert who is responsible for distributing production schedules or purchase orders to departments. You will revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions while collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.      
                                     

Essential Functions:
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material changes, backlogs, or other interruptions in collaboration with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
  • Analyze sales data to determine which products will be in demand in the future, based on factors such as future projects, product changes and trends in consumer behavior.
  • Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials while adhering to production deadlines.
  • Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
  • Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast result.
  • Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
  • Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
  • Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
  • Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
  • Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
  • Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.
  • Other job duties as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies: knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge
  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems.

Skills
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Abilities
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules: patterns, numbers, letters, words, pictures, or mathematical operations.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • BA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience: 
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in planning or supply chain management. Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning experience

Computer Skills:
  • Technical and business knowledge to include financial modeling and analysis using Microsoft Excel; proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications is also required, including but not limited to Word and PowerPoint. 
  • Prior experience with ERP environments and planning in database tools required. 
  • Syteline ERP experience - huge plus
     
Other Requirements:
Goal-oriented and possesses the ability to prioritize on a consistent basis in an ever-changing environment. Excellent analytical, negotiation, organization and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, Board members, Committee members or other outside partners.
Physical Demands
  • Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment
  • The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job
  • Compliance with company attendance standards

Why You’ll Love Working at Luminator
Competitive compensation with career growth potential.
Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, 10 company holidays, and 2 floating days.
Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus 401k matching.
Benefits Effective Day One!
Find out more about us by visiting our  Life@Luminator page!

 

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.

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