What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Planning Analyst position at Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)?
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With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Position Summary
The Sr. Planning Analyst monitors production schedules and expedites the flow of materials and parts through production area. Responsible for creating and maintaining a schedule for customer orders. Communicates schedules and deadlines to all internal departments and external suppliers as needed. The Production Planner ensures smooth operations throughout the production and distribution life of a given product with an emphasis for On Time Delivery.
Primary Responsibilities
- Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock and order priority
- Monitors production schedules
- Summarizes daily and weekly Master Schedules for released orders and compares these to the operation Plan to ensure that the Schedules are aligned with Sale commitments
- Coordinates with Purchasing/Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Sales to better understand lead times for scheduled items, seeks way to reduce internal lead time as well as lead times to the customer
- Updates Customer Service Reps on status
- Computer status updates
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager
Core Competencies Required for this Position
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong Machine scheduling skills
- Epicor ERP system preferred
- Capacity and load management experience required
- Quick learning ability.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex material issues within the company
- Ability to work under pressure
Minimum Education or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or related major preferred
- Scheduling experience required
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
