Materials Planner II

A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.

The Materials Planner is responsible for the preparation of production schedules while managing variances such as customer specifications, line efficiency, available parts and raw materials, and delivery expectations.

This position will serve our Air Conditioning Division, located in Fort Smith, AR. This is an on-site position and you will perform this job entirely at our Fort Smith office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversee the preparation and release of assigned production schedules and work orders to meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform maintenance of production schedules and work orders as to accuracy, dependability and efficiency.
• Maintain, monitor and coordinate acceptable inventory levels based on marketing forecast and usage history.
• Coordinate the communication of schedules with production department and material control.
• Maintain internal control of assigned schedules to determine that all orders are accounted for on a daily basis.
• Assist in the development and recommendation of strategies to improve manufacturing's ability to react to and accommodate schedule changes with minimum disruption and loss of efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelors Degree in related field.

• 3+ years of experience in materials planning

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.

• Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organization, integration, and control with respect to the material planning function.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

• Experience in MRP systems or lean manufacturing preferred.

• Ability to develop forecast, implement JIT and Kanban Systems preferred.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

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