Planner/Scheduler I

Job Description

Title: Planner/Scheduler I

Location: Carson, CA 90746

Duration: 7 Months (Possible Extension)

Shift: 6:00am- 2:30pm Mon-Fri

Job Summary:

Plans and prepares production materials, travelers, and work orders.

Evaluates shortages and notifies of any potential problem if required.

Acts as a key member of the Repair Station and Manufacturing teams by ensuring material flow and schedule adherence in a collaborative, ERP-driven environment.

Duties:

On a daily basis reviews material availability in ERP/MRP system to plan actions in support of production releases to MPS schedule

Responsible for reviewing requirements for production’s master schedule (12 weeks out) and reviewing current forecast for corresponding items

Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production orders and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials and production orders to meet production requirements

Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy

Confirms and releases work orders including verification of material availability and reissuance of materials based on unexpected yield variances

Prepares and issues production paperwork, revises and reschedules shop orders in LN when necessary

Works with Production Supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products;

Coordinates with production any changes to schedules;

Directs or instructs expeditor of products that are required to be sent to finished goods shipment or require follow-up;

Reviews procured items and releases expedite requests to Purchasing if material is urgently needed;

Coordinates sub-contracted orders and creates all required paperwork;

Requests physical counts of raw material and work in process (WIP) inventory, identifying and solving inventory variances;

Works with all teams involved to ensure timely assessment of failed product in incoming inspection or production inspection and addresses any planning-related issues;

Works with department personnel including Material Handlers, Production, and Buyers to resolve material availability issues as they arise;

Works with Warehouse to expedite release of items to the production floor;

Reviews and takes actions requested from MRB findings and squawks;

Works with Development Planning group to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or Design Changes;

Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings;

Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to provide status updates, quote lead times, and resolve planning issues;

Participates in daily and weekly meetings to discuss schedules, material shortages, and repair priorities;

Supports after-market and MRO sales by managing inter-company material transfers and schedule coordination.

Experience:

1–3 years of experience in production planning required.

Entry level job with little or no prior relevant work experience

Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks

Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy

Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures

Education:

College degree is preferred (Preferably in Supply Chain Management or a related field) or comparable experience.

Other Skills:

Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office proficiency is required;

Knowledge in Drawing Applications and the ability to understand technical drawings is required;

Solid understanding of Production Planning and Scheduling best practices and principles is required;

Thorough understanding of operational concepts related to MRO planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving;

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative;

Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams;

Strong oral, written, and analytical communication skills;

Computer literate, ERP-savvy, and highly team-oriented;

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, buyers, warehouse personnel, and technicians across departments.Company Description

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