Senior Material Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Sr Planner

Location : Irvine, CA

Shift : 1st

Pay range : $40.00-$45.00 / hr

SUMMARY :

Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls moderately complex and / or diverse production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity.
• Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Recommends changes to improve the planning process for assigned products.
• Evaluates and confirms materials supply is available to meet demand.
• Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and / or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and / or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommends any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and / or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.
• Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information about status and priorities.
• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and / or participating in professional associations.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Complies with policies and procedures in Government / Commercial Practices Manual (GPM / CPM).
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Mentors new employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

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