Job Id: 203 # of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Over 125 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production. From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the Automotive, Aviation, Railway, Machinery, Yacht, and Wind Power industries. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today.

Mankiewicz's paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In "Golden Eye," the interior of James Bond's BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint - not shaken, but well stirred by the Mankiewicz experts.

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Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is growing, and we are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and reliable Material Planner to join our team. This full-time, onsite position plays a key role in planning and coordinating material supply from our own production facilities, other Mankiewicz production sites and warehouses, and external vendors. The Material Planner will collaborate closely with Sales Customer Service, Global Material Planning, Global Purchasing, and external service and material suppliers to ensure seamless supply chain operations and support customer demand.

Tasks/Activities:

MRP (e.g. raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, recertification, batch traceability)
Creating and daily reporting of deviations to KPI benchmarks and reasons to Supply Chain Manager
Ensuring and maintaining correct master data with SAP

Placing, scheduling and monitoring of purchase orders within the Mankiewicz organization and with external vendors

Planning and ordering of consumables
Scheduling and monitoring oversea container to Mankiewicz warehouses
Coordinating and monitoring of inventories
Scheduling of production, determining optimal batch sizes
Make or buy analysis under the aspect of logistical needs and P>C
Maintaining min/max amounts
Communication with Sales, Customer Service and Sales
Reduction of days inventory held
Reducing amount of expired materials
Ensuring on time delivery (OTD)
Coordinating daily materials demands
5s and lean management
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.

Interface Function:

Supply Chain Manager: report deviations, potential deviations, opportunities
Sales, Customer Service: communicate market demands, delays, prioritiz
Shipping: coordinate the supply needs for raw materials and intermediates
QC, Colorimetric: communicate proper workflow, prioritize orders
Material Planning Hamburg: prioritize, global process standard
Quality Management: ensuring Mankiewicz group’s global standards

Parameters to increase profitability:

On-Time- Delivery
Days inventory held
Amount of expired goods
Purchase order shipping cost
Material and consumable cost
Order lot size
Production efficiency (input, output, batch sizes)

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Experience with SAP software (preferred)
Experience with systems and procedures such as CIP, FMEA, etc preferred
Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
The position requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally, including to countries and customers that may require proof of vaccination.
Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone

We Offer:

A competitive benefit package
11 annual company paid holidays
A Tuition Reimbursement Program
A generous 401(k) employer contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and sick days
On-the-job training and skill development
Safe and team-oriented work environment
Employee recognition program
A generous employee referral bonus

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

We participate in E-verify for all employment verifications.

Drug-free workplace.

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