Product Planner

Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle

Determines material requirements from the BRP (Business Requirements Planning) meeting, MRP, and customer orders to confirm production schedules

Recommends internal make kanban levels and executes them

Researches, evaluates and recommends solutions for increased inventory management

Assists with product quotes to evaluate internal manufacturing costs

Determines material requirements from the BRP (Business Requirements Planning) meeting, the Material Requirements Plan (MRP), and customer orders to confirm production schedules and maintain inventory at planned levels

Executes the established production schedules for the facility utilizing the Material Requirements Plan (MRP)

Coordinates and monitors production activity to ensure a smooth and controlled flow of materials timed to meet production requirements

Measures schedule attainment /root causes and drives corrective actions to improve processes

Coordinates and monitors sub-contract purchase orders (PO's)

Performs reconciliation of invoices or receipts, as required

Troubleshoots and follows up on potential schedule problems

Maintains records such as reports on production and material deficiencies

Ensures record retention compliance

Identifies opportunities for cost reductions

Manages engineering changes

Participates on product teams as required

Participates with NPI (new product introductions) as requested

Assists with quoting for make parts.

Bachelors degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field; 2 years of successful experience within a production planning/materials management position within a manufacturing operation; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field

Must demonstrate a solid grasp of production planning principles, including MRP, Capacity Planning, and ERPII understanding

APICS certification would be considered a plus

Strong communication skills and the ability to participate as a key team member are required

Strong computer skills are required in MS Office programs

U.S

Citizenship is required for this position, with the ability to obtain and maintain additional government security clearance.