Sr. Product Planner

Sr. Product Planner

Location: East Granby South, CT

Duration: 6 Months Temp to Permanent

Pay Range: $35/Hr - $45/Hr

Core Responsibilities

• Utilizes ERP to develop and communicate production schedule by ensuring schedule is accurately reflected in the ERP system and the cell communication boards.
• Assures internal and external customer requirements are met in accordance with the Production Schedule.
• Track progress of jobs from launch through completion and support operations with expediting as required.
• Assist production supervision with level loading work center schedules, maintaining throughput objectives and balancing the line.
• Maintain Line-of-Balance tracking for critical programs.
• Track performance to monthly forecast including risks and opportunities.
• Liaison between operations and customer service, ensuring customer service has accurate delivery dates and timely notification of delays.
• Analyze component consumption rates and maintain system parameters & safety stock accordingly.
• Works closely with Purchasing to ensure vendors delivery date is aligned with the needs of the business.
• Ensures incoming orders, shipments, material transactions and other logistics activities are performed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 plus years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• ERP / MRP Experience required, Syteline 9 experience preferred.
• Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Experience with Power BI a plus.
• Ability to prioritize workload as conflicts arise and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Balance customer needs while protecting the interests of the company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working in a constantly changing environment.
• Adaptability & flexibility are critical in this role.
• Candidate must be able to work well in both a team environment and across various departmental functions within the company.