Planner

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Job description

Description:

Responsibilities Creates production schedules, ensures relevant staff receives the schedules and that they are followed, and records the output into the correct system. Monitors and manages activities in support of the Production Plan. Analyzes, plans, and controls inventory levels, schedules, and allocations of raw materials up through manufacturing to meet production and product development requirements, and inventory goals. Actively monitors and adjusts production plans to meet customer demand across the supply chain and optimize resource utilization in production. Oversees shortage reports and manages the associated Manufacturing Order requirements, including but not limited to: Expedites (Hot Dates), planned delays, cancellations, and other reasonable changes supporting the business. Proactively alert management of potential supply chain risks. Helps in risk mitigation planning including material supply disruption/resolutions and customer promise dates. Liaises between customers, Customer Service, and Purchasing pertaining to product demand and the scheduling of purchases.

Skills:

planner, planning scheduling, production planning, erp system, sap hana, sap erp, mrp system

Top Skills Details:

planner,planning scheduling,production planning

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in business, operations, or supply chain preferred. An Associate's Degree is acceptable if combined with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing planning experience. Working knowledge of ERP/MRP principles and materials management. Proficient in working with an AS400 ERP System (MAC-PAC). Proficient in writing/running ERP Queries. High level of expertise in MS Office Suite - especially MS Excel, reports, graphs, & macros. Strong working knowledge of production planning and control, capacity management methods. Ability to work with, and across, multiple functions, including but not limited to: Engineering, Production, Materials, Purchasing, and Order Entry. Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge/experience with production schedules, Master Data, and Kanban.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.