Production Planner

Volt is immediately hiring for Production Planner in EL PASO, Texas If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. As a Production Planner, you will be Responsible for: Planning Work daily MRP exception messages Manage flow of material between supplier and plant Ensure materials are available for production Meet the targets on days of inventory Expedite Purchase Order with supplier Crisis shortage provide priority to the supplier Monthly review of vendor forecast Review Open order report with supplier Update in SAP purchase orders due dates Review and adjust MRP planning parameters such as safety stock, minimum lot sizes, rounding values, pallet quantities, lead times, lot sizing procedures, etc. Quarterly review of the replenishment strategy Kanban, ROP or MRP Interfaces with MPS Planners and Production Scheduler Qualifications/Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ERP / SAP, production scheduling, and inventory management Experience working with SAP desirable Strong Microsoft Excel skills Solid background in materials management / methodology Adept at thinking on your feet, problem resolution, providing direction to multiple groups, resolving conflict, improving efficiencies, continuous improvement Downstream Flow Controller Description Follow up to SAP Planning order exceptions (past due, expedite, push out, cancel) Finished Good Production Scheduling Publish Daily Production Plan Follow up of Production orders status and barriers Review with kitting if they are having issues with material Review if orders are converted in SAP, if not need to start converting planned orders to production orders Reviewing missing parts coming out in the release simulation to see if production could start working without them Create missing parts file and request to Upstream team the estimate arrival time Release orders and prepare them to production, separate them by assemblies Production Schedule Attainment Shift: Weekend shift- Thursday-Fri-Saturday, looking at 11-11.5 hours per shift. Likely 7/8am-6/7pm Duration: 12+ month Location: EL PASO, Texas Work Schedule: Onsite Pay rate: $25/hr. to $30/hr. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.