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 subcontract 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.

• Bachelor's 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional government security clearance.

• CostPoint.
• SAP.
• Or any other Manufacturing Resource Planning system.

Last updated on Nov 9, 2023