Material Planner

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. 

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

As a Material Planner at GILLIG, you will be making a daily impact at a stable company that builds critical US infrastructure.  We are looking for a driven and a highly detail-oriented Material Planner to orchestrate backflush activities, review Design releases, and lead warranty procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Maintain Production Schedule
• Review Engineering REI Releases
• Manage ERP Data and assign responsibility for material purchase
• Manage orders for service and after-market requirements
• Forecast usage for key commodities on an ongoing basis
• Process material transactions as assigned
• Plan GILLIG fabrication jobs
• Review current operations to improve methods, avoid delays, and reduce waste
• Participate in root cause analysis seeking problem resolution with data discrepancies
• Work closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales and Warehouse to optimize GILLIG’s internal Supply Chain
• Expertly manage competing priorities
• Perform other duties as required

• 4-year degree or equal experience required
• Professional knowledge of Bills of Materials and manufacturing
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; ERP systems
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to create, analyze and make decisions based off large amounts of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Assignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadership

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Working environment includes office settings, manufacturing floor, and warehouse
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
• No Travel Required
• Standard start time: 6:00 am

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$70,000 - $99,900/annual salary + premium benefits  

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.