The Materials Planner position is responsible for the planning and execution of customer order scheduling. The primary focus is to align order requirements with operational resources through scheduling and inventory allocation procedures such that customer requirements are met in the most timely and economical manner. This position is responsible for the overall planning and consumption of inventory as it relates to the production plan. Generates and maintains status reports and provides information as needed to support the cross functional team and meet On-Time-Delivery to Regal Rexnord customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, Schedule and Release production orders in order to maximize on-time delivery to customers while minimizing inventory and operational costs.
• Systematically analyze on-time performance (production and shipping) and inventory levels, derive root causes for deviations to standard, and drive corrective measures cross-functionally to achieve standard.
• Define inventory planning and control parameters in order to maximize on-time delivery and minimize inventory. Review inventory levels and take action to reduce unnecessary inventory.
• Review sales order status and provide feedback concerning planned recovery date, sales order risks / opportunities and root cause corrective actions.
• Lead, support, and implement process improvements utilizing lean concepts. i.e. 6s, defect reduction, effective daily management, process improvement techniques.
• Exemplify the culture of continuous improvement and simplification across the organization.
• Develop as a site/functional team member through training, Kaizens, and RBS tools to effectively utilize performance tools, methodologies, and philosophies to drive performance excellence.
• Work with site or functional leadership to develop current and future Value Streams, standard work, and sustained stability to achieve operating goals.
• Reduce scrap and non-conformances by eliminating waste and variation in all forms.
• Drives root cause corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Assist operators in resolving set-up, tooling, and fixture problems, special processes (heat treatment, plating, and welding), and selection of proper tooling and grinding wheels.
• Develop, maintain, and implement process routings and set-up instructions for the production of parts and assemblies.
• Perform other assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical field preferred or equivalent years of experience
• A minimum of 3 years experience in production required and inventory control preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Experience with ERP, Capacity Planning and Inventory Management
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and practical application experience
• Demonstrated problem solving skills using lean methodologies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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