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Job Summary: The Materials Planner plans and coordinates material management operations for business unit or organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Forecasts material needs for manufacturing processes Establishes appropriate material inventory levels and determines reorder points Analyzes, oversees, and coordinates the ongoing logistical functions of the company for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of using the companies established Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) tool Works with other departments, such as sales and purchasing, to ensure optimization of inventory level. Prepares lists and purchase orders to obtain required materials, tools, and equipment Manages department budget Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate Ability to read and interpret blueprints to draft clear and detailed manufacturing procedures Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in related area preferred. At least five years of experience in related disciplines

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and reach with hands and arms The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The above statements reflect general details necessary for performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.