Material Planner

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Material Planner in Canoga Park, CA 91304

Position Title: Material Planner Level 3

Location: Canoga Park, CA 91304

Shift Timing: Mon Friday 40.00 Hours Per Week

Anticipated start date: 1-2 Weeks

Duration: 12 month(s)

Pay rate: $45.00

Essential Functions:

• In this role, you will organize and coordinate the work of individuals and/or project teams
• Manage all aspects of assigned projects in one or more operations supporting production activities such as planning, scheduling, material/tool planning and control, production control, shipping, receiving, warehousing and/or transportation, etc.
• Perform short and long-range planning for assigned functional area(s) and implements approved plans. This is a First Shift position.

• Responsible for performing detailed and in-depth analysis using the company ERP system and other various system related tools.
• Analyze tasks directly supporting the effective planning, scheduling, and inventory monitoring of inbound material, on-hand supply, and in-house WIP.
• Execute proper and timely issuance of material that is in alignment with program requirements and shop floor capacity.
• Monitors New Item Creation, Item Attribute Maintenance, MBOM management & Demand Management.
• Controls Inventory Management, Material Issue, and uses MRP to communicate potential shortages.
• Executes required system transactions in a timely manner; and perform analysis on shrinkage, contract close out, or material excess.

Skills: 

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization.
• Interest in the status and tracking of hardware process.
• Familiarity/experience with inventory management principles.
• Experience using Qlik Application, Oracle and Delmia systems, preferred.

Excellent communication, Interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-function/cross-site teams.