Materials and Customer Order Planner at Bosch Group

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Production Planning, Supply Chain Operations, MRP Planning, ERP Software, Capacity Constraints, Kanban Management, Lean Manufacturing, Material Planning, Customer Order Management, BOM Management, Excel, Outlook, SAP, Oracle, VMI

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description FHP Manufacturing, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a joint venture between Robert Bosch (BOSCH Group) and Carrier Corporation. FHP Manufacturing is a leader in the production of geothermal and water source heat pumps, providing some of the most efficient heating and cooling comfort solutions in the industry. Job Description The Materials and Customer Order Planner is a role that combines inventory management, production planning, and coordination between customer orders and supply chain operations. The Materials and Customer Order Planner is responsible for managing the efficient and timely planning of materials and resources to meet customer orders. This includes coordinating with various teams to ensure the availability of required materials, overseeing the production planning process, and managing customer expectations regarding delivery and order fulfillment. The duties of this role include, but are not limited to: Create Orders: Process customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring alignment with production schedules. Communicate with customers service department (MAT2) regarding order status, delivery timelines, potential issues or delays and eventual order cancellations. Monitor the progress of orders through production and adjust as needed. Understand capacity constraints and maximum unit scheduling Understand and divide product families based on configuration management Release Orders: Work with the production team (MSE), management and material planning to create and adjust production schedules based on customer orders, material availability, production capacity and specific needs. Ensure production timelines align with customer delivery requirements. Monitor the progress of orders through production and adjust as needed. Work with the customer service team (MAT) to resolve complaints and provide solutions that meet customer expectations. Rescheduling work orders based on configuration, capacity constraints or new material availability Implement and validate BOM changes to work orders status. Material Planning: Collaborate with vendors and FHP purchasing teams (PUR) to ensure the timely availability of raw materials. Monitor inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or overstocking, balancing customer demand with material supply. Work together with Team Leader to review and update materials forecasts based on customer orders and historical sales. Prepare regular reports on order status, material procurement, and delivery performance for daily usage and upper management. If required, coordinate with extended FHP team, preparation of concessions. Performing on-site cycle counts when required and coordinates the necessary adjustments and communication to production and customer service. Collaborate with Accounts Payable (GS) and Purchasing (PUR) for payments dispute resolution. Associates might also be required to conduct special tasks within the team as needed, such as be the ECR point of contact for the department, internal audits, and others. Tactical planning for material shortages, lead time adjustment, buffer strategies and supplier performance Kanban management and just in time material availability VMI, in plant store supermarkets and Kanban signals Qualifications Bachelor's degree (preferably in Supply Chain management, Business Administration, or related field) 6 months to 1 year(s) experience working at a manufacturing site location. Proficient with Excel and Outlook Additional Information +5 years of working experience, including 3+ years' experience in materials planning, production APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) 3+ years working ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning) Adaptability: Ability to respond to shifting customer demand and market conditions. Customer focused: A strong sense of customer service and ensuring that orders are processed accurately and efficiently. Organized and detailed oriented Experience scheduling, or customer order management and MRP planning Strong understanding of inventory management systems and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Production scheduling based on capacity constraints Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with customer focus Experience within a 'make-to-order' SAP environment Inventory controls and strategic planning Supply chain interactions with vendor performance and PO management Kanban or Lean manufacturing certifications All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. Legal Entity: FHP Manufacturing Company

Responsibilities

The role manages the planning of materials and resources to fulfill customer orders while coordinating between production and supply chain operations. Key duties include processing orders, managing inventory levels, and adjusting production schedules based on capacity and material availability.