Planner B

Typical Duties

• Create work packages, material requisitions, project component order releases, inventory transactions, and other related tasks within the MRP system (Finesse).
• Generate various production reports from the MRP system, including shortage lists, order status reports, exception reports, labor reports, production routings, and parts lists.
• Monitor yard capacities to ensure efficient production flow.
• Assess and incorporate engineering modifications into work packages, communicating any necessary adjustments with schedulers and production personnel.
• Consult with the project team to ensure appropriate inventory is available to meet project schedules.
• Develop and monitor labor and material estimates, tracking actual performance at the work order level.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Production Planning & Inventory Control: Considerable knowledge of production planning and inventory control principles in an MRP environment.
• Data Management: Ability to enter, maintain, and generate accurate data and reports.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
• Relationship Management: Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Build Strategies & Scheduling: Knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Build Strategies, Master Schedules, Product Work Breakdown Structures, Material Requirements Planning, Product Modeling, Work Order Creation, Budgeting, and Detailed Scheduling.

Education & Experience

• College degree preferred.
• High school education or equivalent, supplemented by coursework or technical training in production management, is acceptable.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Experience with MRP software is required.
• Professional-level experience in scheduling, production planning, or any combination of experience and training that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.