Blue Bird Corporation · 8 hours ago
Supply Chain Planner
Blue Bird Corporation is a technology leader and innovator of school buses, focusing on safety, reliability, and durability. The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining the flow and inventory levels of materials to support production while minimizing inventory investment.
AutomotiveConsumerManufacturing
Responsibilities
Complete ownership of supply chain for all inbound material, freight tracking, deviations, interfacing with Engineering, Purchasing and cross functional teams to avoid shortages and seek solutions to potential shortages. This role is primarily responsible for supporting Fabrication operations
Monitors scheduled deliveries and communicates directly with suppliers and Fabrication team to ensure parts are delivered on time, which could require expedited freight and tracking to avoid supply disruptions
Manages manufactured and some purchased parts inventory to reduce on-hand value, increase inventory turns, and prevent shortages
Schedules/plans material deliveries through MRP system and provide Supplier training in use of Parts123 portal
Responsible for maintaining clean unit targets for both body and chassis lines for assigned parts
Assumes special assignments as directed by the Planning Team Leader or Director including backup support for team members as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of MRP or equivalent material planning system
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
Excellent organizational and computer skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the company as well as with outside vendors
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
High School Graduate
2-4 years' experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or supply chain management
Company
Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$196.9MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $80M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Secondary· $52.5M
2022-11-28Post Ipo Debt· $60M
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