Material Planner

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Materials Planner is responsible for Understands and supports the planning, ordering, scheduling and
tracking of customer material requirements in order to meet and/or exceed delivery provisions and
production schedules, may also include NPI planning as needed. Plan, schedule and expedite material
releases for the product line. Schedule production lines through the MRP system. Manage all inventory
levels to reach plant & divisional goals
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· Reviews customer demand, plant capacity and inventory to develop schedules that meet production
requirements
· Plans and releases work orders as required to meet customer demand while maintaining optimum lead
time and inventory level
· Develops, maintains, and presents lines of balance on program deliveries.
· Analyzes and interprets pertinent inventory information and data to determine current production status.
· Works closely with production team to monitor work order progress. Anticipates impact of future
requirements and provides adjustments in scheduling as needed
· Prints drawings and creates job packs from MRP system output for use by the floor as required.
· Ensures job packs are handled and released to the floor according to standards and policy
· Drives production execution by prioritizing production with program deliveries
· Provides the Program Management team with manufacturing due dates and advanced notice of
shipping delay information when needed for new programs.
· Drives shortage meetings with a cross functional team and expedites material where required to meet
shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements
· Analyzes data and system information to prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend
actions to ensure optimal execution (production and new programs as needed).
· Interacts with Program Managers and Customers to provide multiple schedule scenarios to match
program requirements with internal and external capabilities
· Maintains planning parameters in the MRP system to ensure all planning and scheduling strategies are
accurately planned and reflected in ERP system
· Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives
· Complies with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment
· Maintains and reports out assigned metrics such as work order on time to release (OTR), on time
delivery (OTD), aged work in progress (WIP), etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
· Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics,
stockroom operations or shipping / receiving
· No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Irvine, CA
will be considered for this position.
· Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
· This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.
ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'),
Political Asylee, or Refugee.
POSITION CRITERIA
· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement process
· Knowledge of production work flow and work order generation logic
· Good PC skills, especially MS Excel
· Great written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work with all functions of the organization
· Ability to multi-task
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
6. Describe all other aspects of your position that you feel are important and which have not been
adequately covered (i.e. unique problems encountered, special freedom to take action, critical
outside contacts, exceptional working conditions etc.)
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.56 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Supply chain management: 2 years (Required)
• Purchasing logistics: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Required)
• Lean manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Inventory control: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33