Job Location : Fort Valley,GA, USA
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
We are pleased to share that we have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Planning Team Leader as part a key member of the Blue Bird Planning Team. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely availability of materials necessary for production, thereby maintaining workflow efficiency and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material planning, inventory control, and team leadership.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director, Cycle Count & DRP, this role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the materials planning department, ensuring that materials required for production are available in a timely and cost-efficient manner. This position involves managing and optimizing inventory levels, forecasting material needs, coordinating with suppliers, and aligning material availability with production schedules. The ideal candidate will lead a team of planners, collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement and production, and drive continuous improvement in material planning processes. This role is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the company's strategic objectives.
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The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
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