The Planner / Scheduler will work in our Wilmington, MA facility in support of the Sensors & Fluid Management Systems Business Unit.
This person will be responsible for ensuring inventory levels are balanced to meet Engineering development schedules, Customer On-Time Delivery, and inventory / working capital goals.
Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and flexible environment.
This position reports directly to the Director, Supply Chain
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze production and development demands. Partners with Engineering, Customer Service, Production, and Purchasing to generate demand forecasts, New Product Development Scheduling and Master Production Schedule
Ensures proper scheduling of materials for production in accordance with customer demands, capacity, and equipment availability
Works with suppliers to maintain minimum inventory to support production schedule
Maintains ERP (Oracle) system production schedules to ensure they are accurate and up to date
Creates and release travelers and work orders to production as required
Plan for and review shortages with team buyers, including management of shelf-life-limited materials in ERP system
Able to work in a high product mix environment.
Interfaces with production to resolve problems relevant to material receipt and material quality
Generates, analyzes and distributes production and inventory level reports to management.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement on a daily basis.
Takes the initiative to resolve planning and purchasing issues without supervision.
Willingly participates with production teams to resolve production, purchasing and planning issues.
Works with engineering and operations to implement new products and generate development build planning
Leads and / or participates in inventory management / reduction initiatives and teams
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
Bachelor’s degree in operations management / supply chain management or similar field of study preferred, or applicable work experience
APICS certification a plus
Inventory management, including ERP inventory control, cycle counting, and reconciliation
3 years material planning, scheduling, production control or supply chain role, preferably in aerospace.
Detail-oriented, well organized, self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
Proficiency in Oracle or similar ERP / MRP system
Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced spreadsheet creation and manipulation
Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills
Hands-on, self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, self-advocate
Strong communication skills, including a strong English language capability
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Organized and prompt, both with scheduled needs and response to issues
Experience in high product mix manufacturing a plus