Material Planner

JOB DESCRIPTION

One of our large aircraft manufacturing suppliers is seeking a Material Planner to join their team. This is a permanent, direct hire opportunity.

· Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, drive the improvement agenda.

· Develop monthly Production Plan based on Demand input and Capacity situation.

· Establish and maintain a weekly master production schedule to support Production Plan

· Help define and maintain S&OP KPIs and metrics to support continuous improvement.

· Distribute work orders and assist department personnel in obtaining items (drawings, parts, etc.) necessary to complete job operations and job material transactions.

· Participate in cross-functional team meetings to support business initiatives, adjust plans accordingly and communicate supply chain issues and recommendations for resolution.

· Review and maintain master data for legacy and new products for proper planning.

· Communicate shortages to appropriate departments and make recommendations. Manage running action and issues list, drive issues to closure on a timely basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

-3-5 years experience as a material planner or production planner in a manufacturing environment -Experience maintaining production plans, material availability, and aligning with capacity

-Strong experience running shortage reports and managing the master planning schedule

-Experience with ERP systems and excel -Bachelor's degree