Operations Planner

Florence, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Material Planning & Master Data Management
Maintain and regularly review Material Master data with a strong focus on MRP 1 to MRP 4 views to ensure planning accuracy.
Perform safety stock analysis and maintenance at least once per quarter based on consumption trends variability and business requirements.
Conduct ABC-XYZ-FMR analysis to optimize lot sizing and define appropriate MRP strategies.
MRP & Production Planning
Monitor and analyze MRP exception messages coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues related to planned orders and production orders.
Ensure timely conversion of planned orders into production orders to meet demand and reduce backlog.
Track and manage open backlog including identifying incorrect demand generation or sales order booking under wrong categories.
System Cleanup & Data Accuracy
Perform regular system housekeeping to improve planning reliability including:
Clearing COGI errors
Closing or correcting old/open purchase requisitions
Reviewing and resolving open deliveries
Cleaning up old planned and production orders
Closing obsolete reservations
Analyze and resolve IDOC errors in coordination with IT and other stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Buyers to ensure timely and accurate updates of PIRs (Planned Independent Requirements) and Source Lists (SL).
Collaborate with Process Engineering (PE) for:
BOM corrections
Alignment of E vs E/50 strategies
Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation from a scheduling and planning perspective.
Inventory Optimization & E&O Management
Conduct Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis on a regular basis.
Lead E&O review meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to determine actions such as selling re-work reuse or scrapping of materials.
Continuous Improvement & Automation
Actively support and drive automation initiatives related to the production scheduling process.
Identify system gaps inefficiencies and improvement opportunities to enhance planning performance.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of SAP PP / MM / MRP
Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Continuous improvement and automation orientation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Operations Management or related field
Hands-on experience with SAP MRP and scheduling

Material Planning & Master Data Management Maintain and regularly review Material Master data with a strong focus on MRP 1 to MRP 4 views to ensure planning accuracy. Perform safety stock analysis and maintenance at least once per quarter based on consumption trends variability and business require...

Material Planning & Master Data Management
Maintain and regularly review Material Master data with a strong focus on MRP 1 to MRP 4 views to ensure planning accuracy.
Perform safety stock analysis and maintenance at least once per quarter based on consumption trends variability and business requirements.
Conduct ABC-XYZ-FMR analysis to optimize lot sizing and define appropriate MRP strategies.
MRP & Production Planning
Monitor and analyze MRP exception messages coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues related to planned orders and production orders.
Ensure timely conversion of planned orders into production orders to meet demand and reduce backlog.
Track and manage open backlog including identifying incorrect demand generation or sales order booking under wrong categories.
System Cleanup & Data Accuracy
Perform regular system housekeeping to improve planning reliability including:
Clearing COGI errors
Closing or correcting old/open purchase requisitions
Reviewing and resolving open deliveries
Cleaning up old planned and production orders
Closing obsolete reservations
Analyze and resolve IDOC errors in coordination with IT and other stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Buyers to ensure timely and accurate updates of PIRs (Planned Independent Requirements) and Source Lists (SL).
Collaborate with Process Engineering (PE) for:
BOM corrections
Alignment of E vs E/50 strategies
Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation from a scheduling and planning perspective.
Inventory Optimization & E&O Management
Conduct Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis on a regular basis.
Lead E&O review meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to determine actions such as selling re-work reuse or scrapping of materials.
Continuous Improvement & Automation
Actively support and drive automation initiatives related to the production scheduling process.
Identify system gaps inefficiencies and improvement opportunities to enhance planning performance.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of SAP PP / MM / MRP
Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Continuous improvement and automation orientation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Operations Management or related field
Hands-on experience with SAP MRP and scheduling