Material Planner I

Job summary

The Material Planner I is responsible for coordinating material flow to ensure production schedules are met efficiently. They will manage inventory levels and collaborate with internal teams to maintain optimal supply chain performance.

Job details

Material Planner I THE COMPANY Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Manage the material requirement planning (MRP) process for rep warehouses to replenish inventory levels * Execute daily action plan to release and fulfill transfer order requirements * Provide daily transfer order requirements to the warehouse team to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and timely * Evaluate and monitor daily transfer order execution, tracking status and completion rate * Manage the material requirement planning (MRP) process for production orders to replenish inventory levels * Provide daily production order requirements to the warehouse team to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and timely * Evaluate and monitor daily production order execution and completion rate * Coordinate Sku Setup Requests and BOM Corrections with Product Data Management team (including Experlogix Configuration Models) * Manage daily KPIs such as Rep Availability, On Time Transfers, On Time Production and Processing Rate for Sku Setup Attend and report metrics updates at Visual Daily Management meeting * Attend and report metrics updates at Visual Daily Management meeting * Weekly review of availability misses and stock outs to determine recovery and root cause. * Support special projects on inventory cleanup and over stock as needed * Oversee Outside Service Process (OSP) in collaboration with the warehouse team including vendor relationships/negotiations * Perform a variety of other related tasks and duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS * Postsecondary education in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred. * 3 years inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution center or similar operation * Ability to communicate effectively and professionally within team and cross-functionally * Experience with computer business systems, such as Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP * Strong communication, data entry, and organization skills CAPABILITIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS * Customer Focused – Driven to provide world class Customer Service * Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. * Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. * Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. * Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS * Competitive Salary * Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance * Competitive vacation policy * 12 Paid Holidays * Annual Bonus Eligibility * Educational Reimbursement * DCPP with eligible matching * Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Material Planner I is responsible for coordinating material flow to ensure production schedules are met efficiently. They will manage inventory levels and collaborate with internal teams to maintain optimal supply chain performance.

Requirements

The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage material requirements effectively. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in planning processes and a commitment to maintaining high quality and service standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Life insurance • Vacation policy • Paid holidays • Annual bonus • Educational reimbursement • Defined contribution pension plan • Employee stock purchase plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Material planning
• Supply chain management
• Inventory management
• Production scheduling
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Materials Planning
• Ingenuity
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Skills
• Service Standards
• Planning
• Data Analysis
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Plumbing
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Material Flow Management
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain Management
• Time Management
• Scheduling
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Materials Planner
• Production Clerks
• Logisticians