.select how often (in days) to receive an alert:at te, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.job overviewte connectivity's materials planning teams are responsible for the plans, schedules, and monitoring of the movement of material through the production cycle.
they determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase or production requisitions compliant with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis.
the team develops specifications for new contract orders as well as forecasts and plans for labor requirements.
they provide timely and accurate input on supplier performance and may be asked to participate in higher level supplier performance reviews with the strategic sourcing team.
they also monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.what your background should look like:develop and issue executable production schedules for assigned work centers.verify available capacity and materials.monitor and adjust production schedule to respond to changes in supply or demand.plan flow of work through the manufacturing plant, considering raw materials and shipping dates of finished products.alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.monitor lead times and lead time offsets in the system to reflect flow and lean manufacturing principles.inventory levelsmanage and maintain inventory levels ensuring uninterrupted supply of parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels.ensure sufficient stock is available while at the same time ensuring an optimum stock turn through effective planning.receive requests for expedites from the customer care organization and decide on appropriate action to meet the needs of our customers.in the event of product supply issues determine priorities, liaising as required with other internal functions, e.g., product management and customer service.work with buyers to ensure raw materials and purchased parts meet production and delivery requirements.work closely with cross-functional leaders to identify, plan, and resolve inconsistencies and gaps between demand and supply.customer service inquiriesmanage internal customer calls, and determine what action to take and communicating information as required to the rest of the team.maintain communications with the customer service organization and, in the event of changes to the plan for their orders, ensure they are fully informed.follow all te policies, protocols and trainings related to safety and te ethics and compliance courses.additional activities can be assigned by manager, as they are required within the job role.minimum requirementsbachelor's degree.5-7 years of experience in similar position.fluent english.expertise in computer skills (sap r/3, ms excel, power point)