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PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 250 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

Position Summary

Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives by planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules and material requirements to ensure the correct flow of approved materials timed to meet production and customer needs.

Essential Functions

* Meets customer requirements by scheduling and expediting orders and/or stock transfers.

* Acts as a primary customer contact for production status, schedule changes, shipping information and returned material. May adjust master schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity.

* Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering/production specifications and schedules of diverse or difficult scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.

* Advises team 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. Escalates issues thru proper escalation channels as provided.

* Evaluates, recommends, and works with the team to implement changes to the planning process as part of a continuous improvement mindset. Participates in Kaizen events as necessary.

* Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.

* Valuates materials supply and demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production/purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirement.

* Coordinates material movement between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.

* Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage. Recommends and works with team to implement any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turns.

* Analyzes proposed changes in methods, schedules, and materials. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.

* Resolves problems concerning shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellation of orders.

* Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).

* All other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Operations or related field required

* 0-2 years' experience required, previous internship or co-op preferred.

* APICS certificate preferred.

* Must be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident Status.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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