EPC-Y Production Control Analyst

What You'll Do

This position is responsible for managing key production material planning and control functions focusing on data collection and analysis of information regarding demand forecasting, inventory management and conducting material requirements planning (MRP) activities to enable optimal inventory levels that meet production's needs. This role must have a good understanding of data collection, and analytical skills to recognize trends, mitigate risks and enhance product delivery.

• Configure SAP Production Planning (PP/MRP) and Materials Management (MM) modules to meet new/changing business and operational requirements specifically supporting:
• Discrete and Repetitive Production Methodologies
  • Batch Management, Serial Profile Management, Shop Floor Control, Process Order Management, and Material Staging
  • Supporting Work Center, Routing, Bill of Materials (BOM), Production Versions
  • Capacity Planning
  • Production Order Execution
  • Alternative and Substitute Materials
  • Production Variance
  • Capacity Leveling
  • Production Versions
  • Material movement functions
• Work with Product Engineering to establish and maintain bill of materials for all items assembled
• Work closely with stakeholders to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule
• Continuously monitor and improve planning accuracy in all business systems
• Analyze product usage and forecast attrition based on historical trends
• Analysis and execution of program and work request closeout requirements to include disposition of all residual inventory
• Provide technical leadership to define, implement, test and train on production software system upgrades required to more effectively meet goals
• Assist the resolution of technical system problems associated with our production planning systems
• Apply comprehensive and in-depth knowledge and expertise on a variety of production planning projects and initiatives
• Applies highly professional business and technical knowledge when working with business partners, stakeholders, other ITS groups, and external partners
• Inquisitive, considering business needs while factoring industry best practices, out-of-the-box thinking while assuring scalability and supportable solutions
• Clearly documents requirements, specifications, business process flows, swim lanes to convey complex concepts to a broad audience
• Translates requirements and specifications into configurations first, customization second solutions to meet the needs of business partners while assuring alignment with architectural requirements
• Facilitates meetings within ITS, across business partners and external teams
• Requires flexibility to adapt to and willingness to learn new technologies with demonstrated initiatives to continue life-long learning
• Shares responsibility with team members for Critical Incident resolution
• Develop, improve and monitor KPIs
• Other duties may be assigned related to Operations and Production Control

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• OR Master's degree

Preferred Job Requirements

• 3-5 years in program planning and/or production control
• Program planning and production control systems experience
• Project Management
• Proficient in MS Office software with a focus in Excel (V-lookups, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to think critically, using logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems
• Ability to cooperate with different departments in a positive manner
• Strong sense of urgency and ability meet strong deadlines
• Master's degree
• Systems: SAP, PCS
• Advanced Reporting - VBA, Macros, Business Objects, Tableau
• Quality Management (QM), Logistics Execution (LE), Warehouse Management (WM) skills
• Comprehensive working knowledge of production systems, concepts, practices, and procedures that govern the production planning and control functions at Y12
• In-depth working knowledge of manufacturing processes and weapon quality requirements

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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