Material Planner

Job Title: Materials Planner

Shift Timing: First Shift

Location: North Hollywood, California 91605

Pay rate: $21.00 - $28.74/hr

Position Summary

The role is responsible for maintaining effective control of the backlog from order entry through shipment. This includes ensuring each order is planned and acted upon in a timely manner while providing necessary visibility to ensure a smooth flow of materials. The position also involves identifying and reconciling potential problems through coordination with various departments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaison with Contracts on loading and lead-time of all new Sales Orders.

• Monitor the sales backlog for assigned planner code.

• Ensure delivery notes are raised in a timely manner with contracts, allowing time for kitting/inspection and shipping within expected turnaround times (TAT).

• Ensure timely delivery of parts through receiving and shipping departments.

• Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and departmental workload.

• Coordinate the purchase and planning of materials required to meet the production schedule.

• Expedite and schedule orders to meet company and financial requirements.

• Process changes, reschedules, and outside processing as necessary to accomplish production schedule goals.

• Place purchase orders.

• Possess knowledge of manufacturing processes, including determining time requirements for specific jobs and translating the production plan into a specific time schedule.

• Review MRP order action messages, maintain schedules, and ensure visibility.

• Identify and resolve issues related to shipments.

• Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP messages, negotiating price and delivery schedules consistent with production needs.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on-time deliveries of quality products.

• Follow through on special requests and expedite orders as necessary.

• Identify potential late deliveries and develop plans for recovery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

• Field of Study/Area of Experience:

2-4 years of experience in planning.

5 years of experience in production control, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Requires excellent planning, organizational, and motivational skills.

• Knowledge of JDE MRP system is extremely helpful.

• Past MRP / ERP experience is a must.

• SAP knowledge is desirable.

• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards is helpful.

• Knowledge of military and commercial standards is helpful.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and computerized MRP systems is required.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and the ability to motivate others.

• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on time.

• Ability to maintain flexibility and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the company.

• Must communicate effectively and professionally with management, peers, suppliers, delivery personnel, and customers.

• Strong creative problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in various situations.

• Ability to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Familiarity with interpreting and understanding diagrams, graphs, and schedules is essential.