Materials Planner

Materials Planner | Utilimaster | Landisville, PA Regular Employee | Salary ExemptWho we areAt The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.What you'll doAs the Materials Planner for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Landisville, PA, you will be accountable for issuing and maintaining work orders and packets for the production floor. You will also monitor schedules, control inventory levels, and use established procedures to maintain optimal flow from Fab to production. You will also: Manage assigned parts and suppliers, including all problem resolutions Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production Examine MRP on a daily and weekly basis to produce supplier releases Launch, schedule, defer, expedite, and cancel POs to maintain inventory levels Monitor and update supplier lead times for system accuracy Proactively confirm delivery and schedules against purchase orders and adjust when necessaryObtain realistic delivery dates on shortages and follow up promptlyValidate and verify the root cause for incomplete work ordersProactively identify material shortages and implement appropriate actions internally Mitigate the risk of disrupting production by identifying parts shortages in advanceOptimize inventory accuracy with VMI, Kanban cards, or Min/Max systems Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and the vendor(s) to identify and implement the appropriate inventory levels, order requirements and quantities, and delivery offsetsInitiate and implement improvements to ensure optimal material flow from Fab to production Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Landisville, PA by exploring the Learn More section below.What you need to be successful Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business, or equivalent materials planning experience in a manufacturing setting 3+ years of material planning expertise in a manufacturing setting A track record of constructing and guiding cross-functional teams A reputation for being versatile, flexible, and attentive to detail within constantly changing priorities A history of effectively handling multiple projects and delivering on timeProficiency with Microsoft Office Learn More The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/839?c=theshyftgroup The Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Our Story Sustainability YouTube LinkedIn Join Our Talent Community Utilimaster News Fleet Vehicles Pick-Upfits Electric Fleet Vehicles Commercial Truck Bodies Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube Landisville, PA Landisville, PA - #1 Best Place to Buy a House in Lancaster County Landisville, PA on TripAdvisor About Landisville, PA via BestPlaces.net About Landisville, PA via Niche.com Landisville, PA - WikipediaWhy The Shyft Group? We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. Stay Healthy: Medical and Rx PlanHealth Savings AccountDental and Vision PlanHealthcare Flexible SpendingWellness Plan Financial Security: 401 (k) Retirement SavingsShort and Long Term DisabilityCompany Provided Life and Dependent Life InsuranceVoluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance: Educational ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramDependent Care FSA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.