Planner

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Approve, release and monitor status of production and purchase requisitions.
• Develop and provide input to Manufacturing build plan.
• Develop priorities and communicate support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as required.
• Cook up and coordinate with all shop departments to ensure proper inventory levels - maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan properly.
• Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages, as well as maintain work order dates that adhere to the metrics for the organization.
• Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to rework any work orders as required.
• Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in in-house capacity and the delivery schedules from vendors.
• Keep Planning manager aware about applicable changes that would affect the lead time of the part so that the system can be kept up-to-date.
• Regularly monitor and update safety stock levels in the system when necessary.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain delivery of work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Review material shortages with and resolve discrepancies between CPO material plans and actual manufacturing needs with Engineering.
• Monitor purchase order deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.
• Aid in timely definition of part number attributes during the item master set-up process, update relevant data as needed.
• (i.e. analyst codes and lead times are up to date).
• Review Engineering BOM and verify matches with work order BOM.
• Recommend material substitutions to overcome materials shortages and / or consume on-hand inventory.
• Release MIT kits for shipment as required.
• Review Quality Plans and 3rd Party Certification as required.
• Create Shop packets including; router, assembly/machine/weld drawings, SOP’s, MTR’s, weld/coating specifications.
• Submit JIRA request to warehouse for material pull, issue to work order and deliver to appropriate staging area.
• Analyze work order variances, document and action for resolution.
• Submit approval for WO closure report to QC - Mini MRB team.
• Review reports of Engineering Change Notices and Non-conformance and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control and planning.
• APICS CPIM certification desired.
• Experience planning in an Engineered-to-Order or Make-to-Order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP Planning preferred. (Oracle experience preferable but other ERP experience will be considered)
• Deep understanding of MRPII planning levels, processes and tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of the supply chain.

Behavioral Competencies

• Functional/Technical Skills.
• Prioritizing.
• Standing Alone.

Techical Competencies

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Oracle experience preferable but other ERP experience will be considered.