Materials Planning Manager


Remote (Work From Home)


6 MONTH CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT


Pay Rate: $60.00/hr


**Responsibilities:**

Responsible for developing and maintaining valid production schedules from the demand forecast to meet customer requirements, while utilizing resources cost effectively.

Support Value Stream Manager in leading materials related projects and play a key role in new product introductions and production changes.

Lead the planners in the execution of the production plan in MRP/SAP

Lead the Supply Side weekly review meeting

Create the production plan that determines the earned hour forecast

Load and review work center detail on a weekly basis for the 13 week master schedule

Keep factory workload level loaded

Communicate shipping metrics and past dues at Tier 3 meetings

Communicate demand fluctuations to the demand management team for review

Monitor weekly customer shipments.

Create material strategies as needed

Analyze and reduce costs of materials

Determine inventory levels of components and finished goods

Provide input to management regarding long term material issues that could impact corporate decisions

Maintenance of the item master in MRP environment

Represents the Materials Manager when required

Meet the customer delivery performance and financial earned hour objectives while minimizing the inventory investment


**Qualifications:**

Experience in Master Scheduling

APICS certification or equivalency preferred

Possess the ability to multi-task in a changing environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting priorities and resource constraints

Thorough understanding of MRP logic and inventory strategies

Experience with AS/400 or SAP is preferred

Sales and Operations Planning a plus

Advanced Computer skills; excel, word and power point

Ability to analyze and reconcile material issues

BS or BA Degree required in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field

Must be proficient in English language


**Why Kelly** **** **?**


Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, were here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.


**About Kelly** ****


At Kelly, were always thinking about whats next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, were a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.


Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.