Planner Materials - San Antonio

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.


JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.


At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.


Position Purpose

This position is responsible for planning and regulating machine parts and current inventory level. This role ensures that each day's scheduled run of parts occurs without incident. The individual is responsible for assisting Production Control management and Manufacturing management to achieve its daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing/building strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors.


Position Type

Non-Exempt


Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Work collaboratively with the Senior Planner, Logistics Manager and our 3PLs

Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of appropriate inventory levels


Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors

Manage and coordinate high volumes of parts on a daily basis

Monitor supplier performance for on time in full delivery to the plant and offsite warehouse

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure resolution of any known supplier / material issues

Continuous monitoring of delivery schedules to in plant needs

Support ongoing continuous improvement for right sizing the plant inventory


Minimum Qualifications

2 years of domestic / international logistical experience

2 years of managing high number of suppliers / parts

1 year of working as a planner in a JIT environment


Preferred Qualifications

Associates’s degree in business management or equivalent

2 years of ERP Experience (SAP)

2 years’ experience of managing 3PL deliverables


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Comfortable in an in-person office environment


Technical competence is a plus

Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level

Must have excellent follow-through skills

Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings

Must be open to domestic travel (less than 15%)

Desire and proven ability to learn and grow


Job Conditions

Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment

Subject to noise and temperature changes


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:

Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.


JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.


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