Production Planner

Job Summary: Are you someone who has a passion for details and planning schedules? CME is looking for a highly organized and detailed individual who is a master planner and scheduler. We are seeking someone who has a knack for juggling multiple electrical/electronic products and the assembly in accordance with cost, schedule, and availability of parts as well as labor. The Production Planner is required to understand and develop the ERP/MRP production process as well as, work with and implement various advancements in Shop Floor Control, Product Data Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, and Inventory Management. Ensure that plans for delivery of orders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop schedules to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation and department to meet customers' shipping dates.
• Review and communicate tracking info as it relates to material delivery and schedule.
• Maintain inventory levels to maximize inventory turns.
• Act as a liaison between the Manufacturing/Operations and Finance/Sales functions.
• Develop schedules to establish, sequence, lead-time of each operation, and department to meet customer's expectations
• Expedite processing of materials by releasing and processing customer/work orders.
• Assists with purchasing as may be required
• Maintain records and related documents on processing and production in support of goals & programs
• Support various engineering/manufacturing design changes and implementation of such on the production floor
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in engineering and manufacturing industry of electronic/electrical components
• Expanded knowledge or prior use of manufacturing procedures (MRP, Deltek, Master scheduling, Bills of Materials)
• Ability to read & interpret specs, drawings/schematics, and part lists including prior experience with electrical, electronics, and/or mechanical components for build requirements
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and schedules
• Knowledge of material identities, part relationships, production systems and resolving supply chain problems
• Solid knowledge of inventory management programs and systems
• Strong performance completing repetitive data entry with dynamic responsibilities based on customer sales/demand
• Excellent oral and written communication, along with interpersonal, skills for interface with diverse groups
• Strong customer service skills are highly desired
• Good computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dozuki (Preferred)
• Identification of technical problems & development of sound/carefully thought-out solutions
• Understand and follow chemical safety requirements, and safety rules and regulations
• Understanding of ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint or similar

Minimum Requirements Needed:

• High School or AA/AS degree (trade or tech school) from an Accredited College/University
• BS/BA in Engineering or related field from an Accredited College/University (preferred)

Other Requirements:

• Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants must be "U.S. Persons" as defined in these regulations.
• In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. CME cannot accept any person who does not meet employment eligibility requirements, E-Verify verification, and/or is in the U.S. under a student (F1 and/or OPT, J1, or M1) or temporary work visa.
• Predictive Index Assessments.

Travel Percentage Required: Minimal & Usually Local to Vendors. 0% -5%

About CME:

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is a 27-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print/spec products and systems. Our team collaborates with aerospace/defense and industrial customers to produce cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, and special test equipment. CME's products are utilized by the US military and various industries worldwide.

CME operates on the EOS System, focusing on a Culture of Accountability through our 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers - Protects CME.

To learn more about our company culture, please visit: CME Careers - Culture of Accountability and click on the "Culture of Accountability" tab.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classifications.

Salary : $62,000 - $67,000