Production Planner

Production PlannerManpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in manufacturing for a Supply Chain/Production Planner.Location: Bloomington, N (100% onsite)Pay: $38 - $45/hour + (DOE)Duration: 6+ month contract to potential hireKey Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Works with other planners to co-ordinate the allocation of materials and plan for future periods as well as to review the current plan. Implements the decisions made by the team by modeling them in the Subassembly Production Schedule, and then manages the entire build from start to finish.Coordinates closely and continually with other planners to update the schedule in accordance with changes to the forecast, changes to tool configurations, inventory, and labor availability, etc.Incorporates ECN changes into existing work orders. Rework orders up to new rev per ECN time release.Communicates production plan changes and potential work stoppage issues. Proactively initiates solutions to scheduling, materials, and manufacturing challenges. Notifies purchasing staff when shortages need to be expedited.Provide input on to the Master Scheduler on item master settings such as Lead-time, Period of supply, Safety stockGenerates, communicates, utilizes key performance data relating to schedule commit dates, activity levels, material status, and documentation accuracy to relevant managersCritical Qualification:An aptitude for technical product configuration, dates, numbers, and attention to detailStrong tolerance of ever-changing schedules, frequent reprioritizationThrives on fast-paced change and seeks to adapt to customer preferences and volatile market conditions.Identifies opportunities for improvement in all aspects of work and has the initiative to develop and implement solutions to problems encountered.Strong aptitude and competence for all popular business software applications.Oracle EBS experience strongly preferredEducation & Experience:BS/BS in Supply Chain Mgmt. or related field.Four+ years of related planning experience in a low volume, high value, custom configured capital equipment manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, standard business practices, and production scheduling methodology.Benefits: Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings AccountHealth Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountSupplemental Life InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceAccrued Sick Pay401(k)ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.