Production Controil Planner II

• Works under the general Guidance of the Prototype SR Planner and is responsible for all planning and scheduling of manufactured and/ or supplier-provided parts through the Oracle Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to support manufacturing and integration of prototype hardware.
• Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands and prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts.
• Provides direction to Material coordinators.
• Familiar with a variety of the organizational concepts, practices and procedures as well as a complete understanding of prototype material planning and control.
• This position relies on experience and judgment to organize, plan and accomplish department objectives with a wide degree of creativity and latitude to fulfill a variety of duties.
• Reviews and analyzes inputs to include but not limited to Engineering Order Requests (EORs).
• Completes activities required to fulfill customer expectations including creating part masters, creating/ manipulation BOM / order bills, and developing/ initiating part acquisitions (make, buy.
• Transfer, GFM, and control strategies as well as shipping of components.
• Assists process engineers, integration team, and Hardware Project Manager to structure indented "as planned" BOMs to align with master scheduling and enable correct component due dates.
• Prevents anticipated shortages by utilizing shortage-established planning reports and shortage reports. (i.e. expediting, material transfers, substitutions etc.)
• Reviews and/ analyzes system MRP/ERP and other outputs and online screens to determine valid requirements taking into consideration excess on hand/ work in process (WIP) material.
• Evaluates component lead times and resolves out-of-sync lead times with manufacturing. Monitors and maintains due dates to ensure validity.
• Assists in re-negotiating due date expectations with internal customers to ensure on-time delivery of product.
• Coordinates and maintains as-built configuration through the use of established Engineering change management tools.

Skills

• Knowledge of Blueprint reading, material requirements planning, processes and concepts.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Good planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheet and database development programs such as Word, Excel, Business Objects and Access.
• Ability to make decisions using sound ethical judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Experience

• Previous Experience in Material supply and shop floor manufacturing processes.
• 8+ Years relevant experience with High School Degree; 4+ Years relevant experience with Associates Degree; 2+ Years relevant experience with Bachelors Degree; 0+ Years relevant experience with Masters Degree

Education

• 8+ Years relevant experience with High School Degree 4+ Years relevant experience with Associates Degree 2+ Years relevant experience with Bachelors Degree 0+ Years relevant experience with Masters Degree

Skills : material planning,MRP,ERP