Materials Planner

Job Description:

Maintain effective control of the backlog from order entry through shipment. Ensure each order is planned and acted upon in a timely manner, while providing as much visibility as required for a smooth flow of material. This will include identifying and reconciling problems or potential problems through interface with various departments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaison with Contracts on loading and lead-time of all new Sales Orders
• o Monitor the sales backlog for his/her planner codeo Ensure Delivery notes are raised in a timely manner with contracts to ensure
• Time is allowed to Kit/Inspection and shipping within expected TAT

o Ensures timely delivery of all parts via Receiving and shipping departmentso Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.

• Coordinates the purchase and planning of materials required to meet the Production schedule

o Expedites and schedules orders to meet company and financial requirements.o Process changes, reschedules and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.o Places purchase orders.o Determines time requirements for specific jobs and translates the production plan into a specific time schedule.o Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP messages. Negotiate price and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs.* Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on time deliveries of quality product. Follow through special requests and expedites. Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes.
• Review MRP order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, identify and resolve issues until shipment.

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study/Area of Experience:
2-4 years of experience in Planning
5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List (Select all that applies and copy and paste above)

• Requires excellent planning, organizational and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of JDE MRP system extremely helpful
• Past MRP / ERP experience is a must
• SAP knowledge desirable
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards helpful.
• Knowledge of military and commercial standards helpful.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP system
• Requires strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Have the ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management as well as peers, suppliers, delivery personnel, and/or customers as circumstances dictate.
• Must have a strong creative ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where sound judgment is crucial. The ability to interpret and carry out instructions, both written and oral is essential. Familiarity, interpretation and understanding of diagrams, graphs and/ or schedules as they may relate to this position are a must.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66% hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Materials Planner: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36