Materials Planner

Akro Fire is seeking a Materials Planner who is responsible for developing and implementing efficient production schedules, managing inventory to meet customer demand, and ensuring procured inventory levels are maintained according to plan. The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

About Akro Fire: Akro Fire delivers high-temperature insulation, fire protection, and thermal barrier solutions for aerospace and industrial customers. Our products support safety, performance, and compliance in mission-critical environments. Employees at Akro Fire work in a dynamic, quality-driven environment where craftsmanship and innovation are at the center of everything we do.

Job Accountabilities:

• Utilizes MRP in the planning, monitoring, and launching production work orders in support of Operations’ objectives, on time customer order fulfillment
• Works on a wide variety of complex planning activities where production techniques are new or variable
• Reschedules in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other interruptions
• Epicor Subject matter expert for site planning and inventory management.
• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools.
• Organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:

Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years’

Experience:

3-5 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of procurement/planning best practices and experience with managing tight development program deadlines in aerospace/manufacturing environment
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems; specifically, EPICOR
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

At Akro Fire, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Akro Fire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)