Lead Material Planner

Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Works with customers, purchasing, production and engineering regarding new product releases and long term customer needs. Often prepares and manages the demand production schedule for a facility serving multiple product lines and/or customers. May directly supervise materials coordinators and/or analysts.  University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  6 Years suggested minimum experience.,Bachelors Degree,6 Years,Evaluated in context of the standard size.  Sets operational objectives and delivers results that have a direct impact on the achievement of results within the job area.,Often explains facts, practices, policies to  both internal and external parties. Infrequently uses influence to convince  both internal and external parties that have a desire to reach agreement to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.,Regularly Correct or resolve issues or problems in existing systems and processes.  Makes minor changes.  Less often Adapts or enhances quality or value in existing methods; make better as part of day-to-day activities.,Frequently problems and issues to be addressed generally fall within a single job area or discipline; scope of problem well defined.   Less often, Problems may be only vaguely defined and require understanding and consideration of other job areas.,Often uses broad theory and principles within a discipline or advanced technical/operational practices.  Occasionally uses advanced knowledge and skills within a specific discipline integrating theory and principles with organizational practices.,Manages at least three team members; leads, schedules, allocates and monitors work.,Application of knowledge is narrow (domestic) and limited to locations within a country or neighboring countries with similar culture.