Operational Planner
Position Summary
The Operational Planner is responsible for reading technical drawings, allocating parts into kits for production, and ensuring that all necessary components are available to meet production schedules. This role involves creating requisitions for procurement to purchase parts, adding internally fabricated items into the production queue, and proactively preventing any potential issues in the supply chain. The Operational Planner must ensure seamless coordination between various teams and respond quickly if issues arise, while striving to minimize disruptions to the production process.
Essential Job Functions
Read and interpret technical drawings to allocate parts into production kits.
Create requisitions for procurement to purchase required parts and materials.
Add internally fabricated items into the production queue for timely manufacturing.
Ensure all parts and materials are available and organized for production needs.
Proactively identify potential issues and take preventative actions to avoid delays in production.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to material shortages or production delays.
Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure a smooth workflow.
Maintain accurate records of parts allocation and procurement requests.
Monitor the status of parts and materials, ensuring timely availability for production.
Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and minimize production disruptions.
Minimum Qualifications, Education, Experience, Licenses, Etc
Bachelor’s degree, HS diploma or GED coupled with 2+ years of experience in inventory management, material planning, or supply chain planning.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Required Skills And Abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Familiarity with bill of materials (BOM) management and kit creation.
Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, and production scheduling.
Familiarity with inventory management and procurement processes.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee and prevent production-related issues.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based, with regular interactions with production, procurement, and engineering teams.
Close attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet production deadlines.
Occasional site visits to the production floor may be required to assess material availability or resolve issues directly with the production team.
Organizational Structure
Reports to: Lead Operational Planner
Career Path: Lead Operational Planner, Procurement