Reference #: 2634 J

Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters! At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose.  We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility.  Made with pride, in Philadelphia. Why Leonardo?  Simple. A free healthcare option Tuition reimbursement Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option A referral program with no limits Up to 6% match on our 401k plan Bonus opportunity for all permanent employees 1. Overview: The Material Planner is an advanced role in material planning, building on the foundation established in the Associate Material Planner position. This role involves overseeing material planning activities, including shortage monitoring, purchase order management, and stakeholder coordination, with increased expectations and responsibilities. A deeper knowledge of SAP and enhanced analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

2.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Percentage

1

Daily Shortage Report Management: Monitor and update the shortage report to track material shortages, collaborating with procurement to resolve issues promptly.

20%

2

Stakeholder Coordination and Relationship Management: Engage with internal teams, including Production, Production Planning and Control, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Warehouse, Procurement, and Global Supply Chain. Facilitate effective communication to align supply with operational needs.

20%

3

Release Purchase Requisitions: Coordinate the timely release of purchase requisitions in alignment with the Master Production Plan (MPP) and demand, utilizing SAP to ensure materials are available as needed.

20%

4

Purchase Order Book Management: Oversee the maintenance and review of Purchase Order Books to ensure accuracy and compliance with procurement processes.

15%

5

Planning with Advanced Provision: Ensure that material is effectively planned in alignment with the Master Production Plan (MPP), anticipating future needs and adjustments to meet production schedules.

15%

6

Meeting Participation: Attend relevant meetings to discuss material planning, address concerns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes.

5%

7

Working Capital Optimization: Support initiatives to reduce working capital by maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing excess stock.

5%

Total

100%

Qualifications for Position: A. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management.

B. Experience 1-3 years of relevant experience.

C. Competencies & Attributes Proficiency in SAP (with more extensive knowledge than at the associate level), MRP, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

D. Licensure/Certification N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability