Division Materials Analyst at Hendrickson in CANTON, Ohio

Job Description:

Position Purpose:



Execute Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and JIT/KanBan for Key, common usage purchased parts for all division plants. Responsible and accountable for effectively managing supplier and internal manufacturing coordination of engineering changes, minimization of divisional obsolescence, and safety stock/lot sizing analysis. Maintains Division Planning Bills and demand forecasting for multiple plants.



Essential Functions:

Execute MRP with precision to sustain availability of parts at all Division plants while minimizing inventory investment. Provide vendors with accurate, near term Purchase Order releases.

Consolidate Division purchased parts forecasts by vendor, and update suppliers with a six-month forecast routinely.

Maintain MRP system integrity through management of CA-KBM/QAD, item master planning factors to provide optimum inventory planning and forecasting for multiple plants.

Manage engineering changes (ECNs) to facilitate timely material transitions and prevent obsolescence for all plants as required.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field required.


• APICS certification (CPIM) and QAD experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment using MRPII/ERP software. Should have 2 years of experience as a material planner or shop scheduler.


• Ability to travel occasionally to other plants or vendors.


• Ability to analyze data and form action items based on findings.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions

• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.


• Office setting.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.



Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 240000P8

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