Production Planner- LR

Description

• Engage with Operations, Engineering, and Sales to ensure purchased materials meet specifications for production and customer requirements
• Review and compare supplier bids; place orders within purchasing authority; request purchase approvals when necessary; continuously improve the performance of the purchasing metrics
• Analyze on-hand inventory levels against production orders and purchase orders; ensure purchased materials are delivered on time for production
• Place and release orders for commodities or parts for manufacturing using the ERP system and Kanban processes; maintain and manage the Kanban system
• Schedule production to meet customer requirements while reducing setups in manufacturing
• Support the procurement process through identification and/or maintenance of receiving, order quantity, safety stock, inventory control, cycle counts, etc. for direct and indirect purchases
• Maintain Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure that materials supply equals demand, support optimization of the overall cost of materials and lead time, resolve quality issues, assure on-time delivery, and successfully receive ordered materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing principles and practices
• Strong MRP and/or ERP experience
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Experience managing and achieving assigned metrics
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiations, and management of suppliers and projects
• Ability to develop and implement cost-saving initiatives, SKU, and Supplier rationalization
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects promptly