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Paccar Winch Inc. Materials Planner in Renton, Washington
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Date: Aug 19, 2024
Location: Renton, WA, US, 98055
Company: PACCAR
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.
Why work for PACCAR?
PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days,12 paid holidays; and sick leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid short and long term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans
• This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus
Requisition Summary
The Materials Planner is an on-site position responsible for ensuring parts availability to support manufacturing at Kenworth's factory in Renton, WA.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
• Determine production requirements for assigned groupings of manufactured or purchased parts by reviewing sales or engineering releases, historical data, shortage or exception reports, and other information
• Issue purchase and/or shop orders to Kenworth suppliers to meet engineering change order (ECN) requirements; replace non-conforming or lost parts and to meet internal requirements
• Reconstruct order board (weeks 0-2) as needed
• Maintain proper inventory levels based on current inventory, historical usage, and forecast demand
• Expedite order releases or shop orders to assure timely delivery of parts to support production schedules
• Work with supply base with regards to: delivery, expediting, purchase orders, inventory, invoicing/pricing/receiving discrepancies, (un-matched receipts, supplier payment system, etc.), packaging, ongoing programs, and other related functions
• Participate in new product implementation with suppliers, Material Handling, Engineering, and Assembly Personnel
• Monitor quality, service, and delivery issues. Take corrective action as necessary
• Communicate issue/insight to Division Planner or Corporate Purchasing as appropriate
• Resolve bill-of-material and on-hand discrepancies through research with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Materials personnel
• Complete transactions (ITP) to ensure integrity of on-hand balances
• Resolve supplier packaging problems
• Participate in cycle count activities for applicable parts
• Participate in special projects as required
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations or other related field preferred.
• 0-2 years related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and functions.
• Acceptable oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills; analytical; detailed and organized work habits.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision in both team and individual environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills, including conflict management.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Office required.
Salary Information
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Material Planner is $57,600 – $79,100 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.