Materials Planner jobs in Little Rock, AR

• Inventory Control.
• Shipping & Receiving.
• Freight/Traffic and Distribution.
• Inventory Integrity.

• Promote, maintain, and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping by example and in accordance with Company Health & Safety Policies/Procedures and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Supervise Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Material Movement and Material Control (Data Entry) functions.
• Manage inventory levels within company objectives.
• In conjunction with Engineering, ensure accuracy of all perpetual inventory records ($ value and quantities) striving to achieve accurate annual inventory through good cycle counts.
• Participate in the overall company Cost Reduction Program.
• Assist with returning defective product, with participation of the Quality & Purchasing Managers.
• Ensure accurate inventory records are maintained and that all required inventory is available.
• Adhere to ISO/QS 9000 & TS16949 procedures.
• Provide/obtain training, coaching and motivation to Team leaders and subordinates to support and maintain a group fully capable of ensuring an efficient, functional department.
• Directly responsible and accountable for enforcement of all Plant & Safety rules, as they are intended, equally with all Associates.
• Work as a Team Member first with peers and subordinate Associates.
• Take a lead role in all physical inventories.
• Play a major and lead role in the Plant CRP Program.

• High School diploma – required.
• Post-Secondary Education in Purchasing, MRP & Materials Management – desired.

• Materials Management – 5 years.
• Purchasing/Buying – 3 years.
• Knowledge of MRP/CMS.
• Experience with the steel industry and automotive industry an asset.

• Directly supervise Materials Supervisor(s).
• Indirectly supervises all Associates in Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Material Movement and Material Control (Data Entry).

• Hands on use of computer and related systems required.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Travel between facilities and to customer/suppliers as required.

• $95,000 - $105,000 depending on experience.

• 401(k).
• 401(K) matching.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurances.
• Paid time off.
• Vacation.
• Life Insurance.
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Safety Glasses.
• All necessary PPE provided.
• Paid Weekly.

About the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is the state agency responsible for providing job-related services to unemployed state residents, such as coordinating training and educational opportunities, processing unemployment insurance claims, and connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in the state.

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services consists of four major sections: Workforce Services, Adult Education, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, and Services for the Blind. Each section is responsible for administering multiple state and federal grants, the programs they fund, and the services they provide to Arkansans.

DWS is unique from other state agencies because it is almost 100% federally funded. DWS does not earn a profit, and the agency’s success is measured by its ability to meet the needs of Arkansas employers and job seekers. The Arkansas Legislature appropriates the agency’s funds and has the authority to pass legislation affecting agency programs and services on a state level. As a result, DWS adheres to both state and federal laws and regulations. The size of the agency’s budget and staffing levels are adapted to meet the needs of the state and its customers while balancing the requirements of stakeholders.

ADWS Information Desk: 501-682-2121