Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Material Planner Livermore, CA
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Livermore, California, United States, 94551
As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.WHY GILLIGLeader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit busesRenowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented cultureStable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefitsABOUT THE ROLE
As a Material Planner at GILLIG, you will be making a daily impact at a stable company that builds critical US infrastructure. We are looking for a driven and a highly detail-oriented Material Planner to orchestrate backflush activities, review Design releases, and lead warranty procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:Execute planning activities in the Enterprise Resource Planning system, SytelineReview Engineering REI ReleasesLead Extended Warranty procurement for initial bus purchasesBe responsible for Distadvantaged Business Enterpise (DBE) program development and submission, as well as reportingTrack and report on Rework Labor by Supplier and recovery effortsReview current operations to improve methods, avoid delays, and reduce wasteParticipate in root cause analysis seeking problem resolutionOptimize GILLIG’s internal supply chain by working closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Customer Care, Sales, and Warehouse to expertly manage competing prioritiesPerform other duties, as requiredQUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, 4 year degree preferred2 years of hands-on experience working with Bill of Materials and manufacturing processesRead and interpret technical drawingsStrong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPointAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelAbility to create, analyze and make decisions based off large amounts of dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAssignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadership skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to lift 30 lbs.Most work will be done from your workstation in Supply ChainRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally kneel or squatWork environment includes office settings, manufacturing floor, and warehouseEXPECTED COMPENSATION$67,000 - $275,000 / annual salary + premium benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfFull physical mailing address (Street, City and State): *LinkedIn ProfileAre you authorized to work in the U.S.? *
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As a Material Planner at GILLIG, you will be making a daily impact at a stable company that builds critical US infrastructure. We are looking for a driven and a highly detail-oriented Material Planner to orchestrate backflush activities, review Design releases, and lead warranty procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:Execute planning activities in the Enterprise Resource Planning system, SytelineReview Engineering REI ReleasesLead Extended Warranty procurement for initial bus purchasesBe responsible for Distadvantaged Business Enterpise (DBE) program development and submission, as well as reportingTrack and report on Rework Labor by Supplier and recovery effortsReview current operations to improve methods, avoid delays, and reduce wasteParticipate in root cause analysis seeking problem resolutionOptimize GILLIG’s internal supply chain by working closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Customer Care, Sales, and Warehouse to expertly manage competing prioritiesPerform other duties, as requiredQUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, 4 year degree preferred2 years of hands-on experience working with Bill of Materials and manufacturing processesRead and interpret technical drawingsStrong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPointAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelAbility to create, analyze and make decisions based off large amounts of dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAssignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadership skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to lift 30 lbs.Most work will be done from your workstation in Supply ChainRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally kneel or squatWork environment includes office settings, manufacturing floor, and warehouseEXPECTED COMPENSATION$67,000 - $275,000 / annual salary + premium benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfFull physical mailing address (Street, City and State): *LinkedIn ProfileAre you authorized to work in the U.S.? *
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