Analyst, Planning

Responsibilities

• Promote work orders from MRP system to ensure timely release and completion of components in line with production planning requirements
• Review and Process required MRP exception messages
• Maintain schedule, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path issues and network logic conflicts.
• Implement and maintain Kanban processes
• Collaborate with Program Management and Contracts to understand demand forecast drivers
• Provide input in developing departmental strategies for inventory on existing items, new product introduction and phase outs
• Perform related inventory transactions into ERP system
• Work with demand forecasting, incorporating current and accurate information
• Execute excellence around stock and demand replenishment providing feedback to the supply chain on risks regarding replenishment levels and demand.
• Plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting performance against baseline schedules to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in a planning/scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast -paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• MRP Experience a MUST.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office competencies.
• Experience in statistical reporting, forecasting, and understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Problem-solving under constraints
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams

Salary: $64,000 - $92,000 plus bonuses