Material Planner

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market.

We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies.

As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Innovation is part of our DNA.

Achievement drives our culture.

Learn more today KBC Careers The Material Planner manages the production and material flow through the segment’s work centers to provide schedule adherence to the Master Production Schedule.

To support this objective, data in several system modules, including capacity requirements plan, data integrity of work orders, work order maintenance, work center maintenance, dispatch control, lead times, lot sizes, etc., must be managed daily.

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Develop and maintain monthly production shortage report utilizing the Master Production Schedule and inputs from the purchasing and expediting groups.

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Ensure data integrity of the Work Order Maintenance system module, including release of, material availability for, priority of dispatch, and variance control data points.

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Maintain systems daily, including but not limited to, floor stock and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory transactions, scrap transactions, and lot sizing.

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Provide management with measurements that accurately define our position to the MPS (Master Production Schedule) and MRP (material resource planning).

This includes reporting past due hours, anticipated delays, and tooling or support problems.

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Plan capacity requirements, in an effort to ensure schedule adherence, including manpower, machines, overtime, off-load, and outsourcing.

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Ensure a smooth flow of production that optimizes cost, quality, schedule adherence, and productivity of the non-exempt workforce.

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Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company’s rules and policies.

Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations.

Be energy conscious, if applicable.

Must understand and comply with applicable standards.

( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and CMMI).

Maintain and safeguard business records.

Job Requirements: Required Skills 1.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field preferred 2.

5 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment 3.

APICS certification Required Experience What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

Competitive Health Benefits Company Paid Life and Disability Benefits Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401 (k) Plan Educational Assistance Free Passes to Local Attractions Free Gym memberships Additional Discount Offerings Volunteer Paid Time Off Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Company Paid Holidays Monthly Employee Welfare Events and Volunteer Opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

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