Production Planner

Downstream Production PlanningBuyer/Planner/Production are all pieces of the role. Since it prefers Eng or Bus degree and ERP systems, chose the beeline title here as it is closest in skills NOTE, This is a rate card now and the bill rate can not exceed what is listed and lower cost candidates are ranked. Send your most competitive rate.Job Responsibilities:PlanningWork daily MRP exception messagesManage flow of material between supplier and plantEnsure materials are available for productionMeet the targets on days of inventoryExpedite Purchase Order with supplierCrisis shortage provide priority to the supplierMonthly review of vendor forecastReview Open order report with supplierUpdate in SAP purchase orders due datesReview and adjust MRP planning parameters such as safety stock, minimum lot sizes, rounding values, pallet quantities, lead times, lot sizing procedures, etc.Quarterly review of the replenishment strategy Kanban, ROP or MRPInterfaces with MPS Planners and Production SchedulerQualifications/Education/Experience:Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or BusinessExperience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ERP / SAP, production scheduling, and inventory managementExperience working with SAP desirableStrong Microsoft Excel skillsTechnical / analytical / problem-solving skillsSolid background in materials management / methodologyAdept at thinking on your feet, problem resolution, providing direction to multiple groups, resolving conflict, improving efficiencies, continuous improvementEEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."