Materials Planner

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Why work for PACCAR?

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days,12 paid holidays; and sick leave.

Tuition Reimbursement for continued education

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid short and long term disability program

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services including wellness plans

This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus

Requisition Summary

The Materials Planner is an on-site position responsible for ensuring parts availability to support manufacturing at Kenworth's factory in Renton, WA.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Determine production requirements for assigned groupings of manufactured or purchased parts by reviewing sales or engineering releases, historical data, shortage or exception reports, and other information

Issue purchase and/or shop orders to Kenworth suppliers to meet engineering change order (ECN) requirements; replace non-conforming or lost parts and to meet internal requirements

Reconstruct order board (weeks 0-2) as needed

Maintain proper inventory levels based on current inventory, historical usage, and forecast demand

Expedite order releases or shop orders to assure timely delivery of parts to support production schedules

Work with supply base with regards to: delivery, expediting, purchase orders, inventory, invoicing/pricing/receiving discrepancies, (un-matched receipts, supplier payment system, etc.), packaging, ongoing programs, and other related functions

Participate in new product implementation with suppliers, Material Handling, Engineering, and Assembly Personnel

Monitor quality, service, and delivery issues. Take corrective action as necessary

Communicate issue/insight to Division Planner or Corporate Purchasing as appropriate

Resolve bill-of-material and on-hand discrepancies through research with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Materials personnel

Complete transactions (ITP) to ensure integrity of on-hand balances

Resolve