Material Flow Engineer

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

The material flow engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the flow of parts within the factory.  This includes determining quantity of parts needed at the operation and method of delivery using lean manufacturing principles.  The BOM, demand requirements, and engineering and model year changes must be considered. The material flow engineer will own the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) database and must be able to work effectively with other groups such as manufacturing and packaging engineering, purchasing, planning, and operations to ensure accuracy of the part data and execution of part changes.

PFEP

• Enter/request new PFEP data
• Update PFEP data
• Monitor demand/usage
• Prepare Model Year (MY) changes

Engineering Change Coordination

• Maintain change database
• Run change implementation meeting
• Send out notices for actions

Engineering Change Implementation

• Monitor effective dates
• Recommend effective date changes
• Track/communicate part availability
• Follow ECN disposition
• Determine packaging requirements
• Coordinate with packaging engineering and manufacturing engineering as needed
• Prepare containers, labels, documents, locations, etc
• Implement part with ME/Process Tech

Project Leader

• Lead CI activities
• Participate on kaizen/lean teams
• Lead new product material team

Sustaining Tasks

• Container/kanban card audits
• Container, label, document updates
• Monitor all part replenishment (supermarket, high pick, sequence, kit, etc)
• Implement container updates based on usage

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong analytical skills required
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with cross functional teams
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software/applications
• Experience working with manufacturing, AS400 and Bills of Materials preferred

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com.  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).