Material Planner
Tilton, New Hampshire, United States
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.
As a Material Planner, you will plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor the flow of products from sales through the procurement to production process. Provide timely planning and scheduling of products to the manufacturing floor to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.
Duties:
- Follow safe work practices and procedures and ensure a “safety first” culture in every task undertaken.
- Plans and prepares material schedules for manufacture of military or commercial products.
- Establishes sequence and lead time of each material to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
- Analyzes material shortages and requirements from MRP system.
- Assist with inventory management and cycle counting.
- Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
- Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
- Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages.
- Notify Sales/ Production of any schedule impacts as result of material delays.
- Coordinate/expedite material to ensure schedules are achieved.
- Completes status reports, such as materials inventory.
- Assist with correcting inventory as required.
- Organizing subcontracted material to the vendor.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Requirements:
- Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
- Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
- In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years planning experience in a related industry.
- Good communications skills.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
Why you should join us
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
- Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.