Production Planning Analyst

Job Title: Production Planning Analyst
Location: Redmond WA 98052
Job Type: Contract (5 Contract)

General Summary:
Develops and implements production build plans by considering sales order priorities, material availability, cost, and production capacity. Partners with Production leadership to maximize output and labor of respective product line(s).

Working under moderate supervision, this position has frequent use and/or application of industry principles, theories, and concepts of production planning and requires general knowledge of industry standards.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
* Analyze sales orders within the planning lead time to ensure material is available to fulfill scheduled orders.
* Maintain sales order due dates to align with expected material availability and capacity limitations.
* Collaborate with Sales Support teams for revised priorities and rescheduling if orders are not fulfilled within the appropriate time frame.
* Ensures customer delivery requirements are met.
* Collaborate with Operations Project Managers and Material Coordinators to effectively manage engineering change implementations on the production lines.
* Actively participate in material allocations while collaborating with Sales and IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
* Performs analysis that highlights trends, drivers, and issues with Production planning. Participates in counter measures to resolve issues.
* Participates as a planning representative on the cross-functional project teams.
* Utilize planning tools to effectively and efficiently create tactical inventory and supply solutions.
* Support Production Supervisor and Leads in root-cause analysis activities related to production.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
* APICS Certification
* QAD / SAP experience and application
* Advanced skill level required for Excel and Word. Intermediate skills required for PowerPoint
* Demonstrated planning, analytical, attention to detail, and organizational skills
* Exhibits positive people skills, and a team approach to problem solving
* Business System application knowledge in Sales Order management, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, ERP / MRP, and Procurement
* Effective written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions:
* Office and light industrial environment

Desired Skills and Experience

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
* APICS Certification
* QAD / SAP experience and application
* Advanced skill level required for Excel and Word. Intermediate skills required for PowerPoint
* Demonstrated planning, analytical, attention to detail, and organizational skills
* Exhibits positive people skills, and a team approach to problem solving
* Business System application knowledge in Sales Order management, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, ERP / MRP, and Procurement
* Effective written and oral communication skills

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.