MRP / Materials Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Materials Planner 4.

Job Description:

Job Title: Materials Planner 4

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Work Schedule: Remote

Pay Rate: $77, Based on experience

Description:

Primary Function of Position

• This position is seeking a creative, statistical and flexible individual with mastery of planning and material master and how it controls MRP signals. This position will support ECO cutovers and drive material, and actions required to meet ECO dates and E&O goals.
• The candidate will work with multiple cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Supply chain, IT and Engineering teams to achieve both tactical and strategic goals by fully understanding production demand and supply needs.
• Balancing operational goals while incorporating Lean Manufacturing principals and identify and coordinate issue resolution and continuous improvement opportunities. This position requires strong presentation and clear communication abilities.

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinate release of ECOs to ensure minimal impact on cutover, E&O risk avoidance, financial accountability for material planning across multiple BU’s
• MCF’s in the MSRB forum into the SOE
• Audit Material Master settings to ensure aligned to set parameters as need to maintain alignment to BU DOP and specs.
• Ensuring MRP Stability and weekly MRP churns and cleanup
• Allocation of shared component material across factories based off changing demand and supply priorities
• Ensure that component level material resource availabilities are consistent with production schedules – running what if simulations
• Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage, Kanban bin sizing, material presentation to the line and material protection
• Coordinating with other departments regarding APM management across all use cases
• Single point of contact for their business unit, representing planning function at IPR and CCB meetings, coordinate with PMO, R&D and ME on introduction of new materials, material planning for part revision changes.
• Manage SAP PPDS/MDG configuration by working with appropriate SMEs and stakeholders through ERP change record process.
• SIOP and amend related material scenario planning to proactively identify supply constraints
• Root cause identification, implementation of corrective actions for systemic issues that affect material inventory health and cause it to enter exception zone (below LCL, SS etc)
• Audit and governance of yield and scrap settings for FG and raw materials.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with MRP and SAP software
• Strong negotiation and forecasting/analytics skills
• Understanding of Change Control process
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment, 4-year degree preferred in Business Management, Logistics or Engineering.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.
• APICS & Six Sigma certifications a plus.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput for more details.

Maxonic, Inc. is a certified minority-owned technology consulting and staffing firm founded in 2002. We provide technology consulting and staffing services to Fortune 500 companies across the country. We collaborate with clients to design, develop and implement business-driven technology solutions. We have deep domain expertise with multiple big data platforms and have strong partnerships with industry leaders in the space. The founders have over 40 years of experience helping clients and consultants succeed. Our commitment is to provide customers with an honest, personalized, face-to-face, long-term relationship and provide consultants with ethical, respectful, and stress-free care. We believe in the power of building successful careers for everyone.

Company Description

Maxonic, Inc. is a certified minority-owned technology consulting and staffing firm founded in 2002. We provide technology consulting and staffing services to Fortune 500 companies across the country. We collaborate with clients to design, develop and implement business-driven technology solutions. We have deep domain expertise with multiple big data platforms and have strong partnerships with industry leaders in the space. The founders have over 40 years of experience helping clients and consultants succeed. Our commitment is to provide customers with an honest, personalized, face-to-face, long-term relationship and provide consultants with ethical, respectful, and stress-free care. We believe in the power of building successful careers for everyone. \r\n\r\nSpecialties: \r\nStaff Augmentation \r\nProfessional Services - Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Mobile Solutions, and Cloud Solutions\r\nOutsourced Services, Administration and Support \r\nContingent Workforce Services