Materials Planner

Materials Planner | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (North)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore and Independent Truck Upfitters. Over 4,000 employees across eleven 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, 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 do:

As the Materials Planner for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will be focused on utilizing established processes such as demand forecasting, inventory and supplier management, material requirement planning, and continuous improvement to ensure the optimal flow of materials from the supplier's facility through delivery.

You will also be instrumental in ensuring that we have an adequate supply of materials flowing throughout our operations and in directing the activities of the production materials flow and inventory control functions.

You will also:

• Manage assigned parts and suppliers, including all problem resolutions
• Develop suppliers to ensure improved delivery performance and inventory control
• Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production
• Maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing surpluses
• 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
• Facilitate suppliers' understanding of delivery expectations and materials quantity via reports
• Proactively confirm delivery and schedules against purchase orders and adjust when necessary
• Collect shortage reports and tracking firm delivery schedules
• Obtain realistic delivery dates on shortages and follow up promptly
• Mitigate the risk of disrupting production by identifying parts shortages in advance
• Assist with packaging projects by implementing returnable packaging programs
• Monitor and manage freight and logistics costs
• Process material requisitions for materials, repair of parts, equipment, and special engineering projects Identify the root causes behind missed deliveries
• Optimize inventory accuracy with VMI, Kanban cards, or Min/Max systems
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and the vendor(s) to identify and implement the appropriate inventory levels, order requirements and quantities, and delivery offsets
• Follow established procedures; initiate and implement improvements

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN 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
• 3+ years of materials, logistical, or event
  planning experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• A track record of constructing and guiding cross-functional teams
• A reputation for being versatile, flexible, and attentive to detail within constantly changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• A history of effectively handling multiple projects and delivering on time

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest
asset. That's why we're committed to fostering an environment where you can
thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed. We
offer comprehensive benefits that prioritize your health, financial well-being,
and work/life balance-because we know your best work happens when you feel
supported in every aspect of life.

Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We
provide:

• Comprehensive
  Medical and Rx Plan
• Health
  Savings Account (HSA)
• Complete
  Dental and Vision Coverage
• Healthcare
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A
  proactive Wellness Plan to help you stay at your best

Financial Security: We're here to help you build a
secure future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k)
  Retirement Savings with employer contributions
• Short-
  and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company-Paid
  Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Options
  for Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance: We know a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at
work. We offer:

• Educational
  Reimbursement to support your professional growth
• An Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP) for guidance when you need it
• Dependent
  Care FSA to help manage family responsibilities

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we offer
peace of mind. Join us and experience the difference!

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.

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