Master Planner

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the production planning and scheduling activities at each location; leader of the planning team. 
• Organize and lead the customer communication processes for target ship dates 
• Lead and direct the planner processes for expedites and prioritization of production schedules to meet critical customer demand requirements. 
• Monitor delivery/production schedules, manage escalation process to ensure high customer delivery performance.
• Manage OTD dashboard, other metrics as needed
• Analyze ERP data, develop reporting as necessary to drive appropriate action
• Drive inventory reductions to improve inventory turns and properly service customer demand requirements. Develop strategies to define and achieve optimal inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. 
• Oversee the introduction of new parts/projects into manufacturing
• Lead capacity management processes
• Provide input and support to Sales team to drive customer alignment of minimum order quantities (MOQ) and lead time with materials and production.
• Identify and support inventory, lead-time and cost reduction improvements.
• Coordinate delivery of materials, components and services to support production schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management and a minimum of five years of production planning experience in the metal fabrication industry or similar commodity, and/or in a make-to-order or contract manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience of ERP and advanced planning systems
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, purchase orders, production schedules and procedures manuals
• Prior planning experience and an effective written and verbal communicator
• Highly motivated self starter, detail oriented; ability to prioritize and give effective direction to others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.