Material Planner II

At Premium Audio Company, you'll work at the intersection of iconic audio brands (Klipsch, Onkyo, and Integra) and cutting-edge technology, helping shape how people connect with music in their homes and beyond. Join a team that values innovation, creativity, and quality.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Material Planner II is to analyze customer forecasts and place purchase orders to ensure that manufacturing has the right parts, in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity to complete each day’s schedule. This includes managing component inventory levels and arranging expedites in response to customer demand changes or delivery issues. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop an understanding of suppliers, their processes, supply chain & the logistics of how material ships.

• Escalate, manage, and avoid potential disruptions to manufacturing.  If a part shortage does occur within production, respond in a timely manner providing an update with the resolution plan and timeline.

• Release purchase orders at lead time, reschedule due dates of purchase orders as customer demand fluctuates in an effort to meet the desired inventory target.

• Continuously monitor open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and follow up with suppliers if any orders fall past due.

• Proactively review part setups within the system to ensure proper ordering from suppliers and interplant movement of components. 

• Work closely with the Purchasing team to ensure we have internal alignment with suppliers.

• Build and maintain relationships with our supply base consistent with that of the commodity team.

• Engage with the receiving teams to resolve issues with incoming deliveries, including but not limited to paperwork discrepancies, labeling issues, damaged shipments, etc.

• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure suppliers receive payment for goods on time.

• Utilize planning tools and ERP system to successfully manage inventory.

• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to Detail - Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences (internally and externally).

• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Problem Solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.

• Situational Adaptability - Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing environments.  Adjusts approach to adapt to shifting demands.  Shows an openness to new ideas and handles uncertainty well.  Willing to assume new responsibilities when necessary.

• Maintain high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.   

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to support occasional activities outside of normal business hours.

Premium Audio Company is an equal opportunity employer

Premium Audio Company extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Premium Audio Company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Premium Audio Company will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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