Senior Planner - Production

Summary:

Responsible for converting current demand into functional schedules for production utilizing company ERP systems as well as maintaining inventory levels per corporate guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for processes including demand planning, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory and materials management through workflow management.
• Analyzes Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Material Master data for accuracy and adjusts system parameters to achieve desired results.
• Creates product build schedules for manufacturing utilizing ERP demand, capacity management, supply chain capability, and materials procurement lead time to fulfill customer demand.
• Monitor and balance work center capacity/load, considering customer requirements and other demand.
• Plan ramp-up / ramp-down demand planning for New Product Introductions, version changes, phase out / obsolescence.
• Monitor and update manufacturing due dates at regular intervals to maintain an up-to-date plan for the production team.
• Perform analysis, develop and maintain reports to enhance the company information needs.
• Reviews reports, assist in managing inventory levels, backlog, and product availability in accordance with business objectives.
• Monitor standard lot sizes, safety stocks, forecasts and recommend changes, as needed.
• Proactively communicates with cross functional team to address urgent customer orders, work center load and material shortages.
• Communicate with receiving/incoming inspection regarding incoming material quality inspection expedites, as needed
• Communicate with the engineering staff on the bill of material and routing needs.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering or R&D to schedule tool trials, as needed.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, OSHAS 18801 certification requirements and Company Policy.
• Other duties as assigned
• Strive to initiate continuous improvement in the planning, scheduling and inventory control to the company's benefit.

Knowledge and Skill Requirement:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• CPM or APICS certification desired
• ERP system experience in SAP or equivalent system
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Flexibility to support 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing
• Three (3) years manufacturing planning experience or equivalent experience required
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering or related field preferred
• Firm understanding of the financial impact of decisions and how they impact sustainability and profitability.
• Professional in appearance, attitude, communications and interpersonal relationships.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions:

• Typical Office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat/cold in production areas.

• Must be capable of working in the manufacturing environment, using proper safety equipment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Necessary to operate computer terminal for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend occasionally.
• Maintain a 40-hour work week and work longer hours as required.

• Must be able to view written and printed material for extended periods.
• Must be able to recognize and translate numbers/letters accurately.
• Must be able to listen and speak clearly over telephone.