Planning Analyst

JOB SUMMARY: The Planning Analyst is responsible for scheduling the usage of production materials to ensure optimal levels. The Planner must evaluate suppliers or quality timeliness and match according to goals. They also monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage that may arise.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or other relevant field of study
• 5 years experience in Production, Supply, or Materials Planning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience as production planner
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems

SKILLS, TRAITS, AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and change the course of action quickly
• Ability to work independently as well as be willing to follow directions and best practices
• Ability to ask appropriate and meaningful questions to gain a clear understanding of technical issues. Use this information to determine the appropriate course of action and the priority level of the issue
• Multitasks. Can handle multiple projects with changing priorities and frequent interruptions positively
• Collaborative. Demonstrates a desire and ability to work well within a team
• Detail oriented and excellent follow-through skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Exercises professional maturity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to quality customer service

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with sales and customer service to ensure orders are captured and are fulfilled
• Develop a Master Production Schedule that satisfies customer service expectations
• Review material availability and create, release and schedule production based on customer needs and material availability
• Periodically review inventory status and master data in ERP system
• The planning function is critical. We will rely on you to plan, organize, and coordinate production in a manner that meets customer expectations within accepted published lead times
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Manage raw material master data in variety of systems to ensure accuracy and data quality
• Automate reporting and enhance business processes to improve planning efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage analytical reporting and dashboards that proactively identify risks and resolutions
• Work with raw material planning team to identify raw material risk and ensure supporting MRP systems reflect forecast and demand for products
• Monitor data input to any Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system or IT system for accuracy and resolve any issues as required
• Participate in regular planning reviews and prepare data in line with changes
• Reviews data integrity for the Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Track Inventory Trends and Monitor Inventory against agreed upon target levels, making recommendations based on findings and analysis
• Communicate with stakeholders sharing reports, updates, and analysis to aid in decision making
• Collaborate with production, operations, quality control, warehouse and other staff
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work for an extended period in a freezer and non-airconditioned environment