Project Planner II

Description

Talented and professional Production Planners looking for long-term contract / temporary work in the Houston, Texas area might find the opportunity for them here. If you can be responsible for implementing new features, maintaining existing code, and refactoring existing code across a breadth of products used both internally and externally at the company, you will be successful at this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans schedules monitors executes and controls key support functions manufacturing sources and suppliers to meet scheduled shipments in a quality and cost effective manner. Monitors and schedules the flow of materials components assemblies and inventory. Performs detailed inventory analyses and addresses problems in an effort to keep system data accuracy high excess inventory minimized and manufacturing and fabrication plans on schedule.

Works without regular direct supervision.

Works on semi-complex products that may require some new engineering and design and may be larger in scope.

Conducts broad-scope inventory analyses, and able to make decisions or recommendations based on that analyses.

Executes inventory analysis and supports inventory utilization and availability through management of Safety Stock, procurement lots and master data with minimal assistance from the Planning Lead or Manager.

Provides direction to other functions within organization (Fabrication team, Engineering, project teams, supply chain, etc.) on proper execution of Project or Fabrication Scope and engineering activities as it relates to production.

MAIN TASKS:

Enters and releases milestone sales orders into ERP system at the direction of the Project Manager and Planning Lead or Manager.

Determines the sources of the components (to make or to buy) per current Houston operation sourcing strategy and inputs into the system to notify manufacturing, fabrication and supply chain teams of project demands.

Maintains sales order due dates based on the Project schedule and Manufacturing/Fabricator Capacity Slots and updates due dates as the master schedule changes.

Updates the manufacturing/fabrication execution plan for assigned projects to ensure that parts are produced or purchased as needed and in the proper sequence.

Assists with the project team effort to synchronize project priorities and Engineering design release dates to ensure acceptable procurement and manufacturing/fabrication schedules.

Avoids creation of excess inventory and makes recommendations for substitutions & alternates, where possible, to use and to reduce existing inventory.

Interfaces with Engineering to define the manufacturing bill of material (BOM). Works with Engineering to establish release schedules.

Coordinates with Engineering on ECNs as they affect inventory and schedules and completes the ZIMPACT analysis and report per the Global work instructions.

Analyzes supply and demand of inventory and long-lead parts and takes corrective actions as needed to alleviate schedule impacts or excess inventory.

Provides timely updates to the Project Schedulers on Procurement and Fabrication activities within assigned Project Primavera Schedules.

Analyzes inventory for supply/demand mismatches, takes appropriate action to correct.

Analyzes and corrects excess supply orders in the ERP system.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

BS in related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.

Generally 4 years of experience performing inventory analysis, supply/demand analysis and reconciliation, and/or manufacturing/materials planning, scheduling, production control or procurement with working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.

Thorough knowledge of typical procurement, manufacturing and fabrication processes, as well as a thorough understanding of typical ERP system capabilities, inputs, and outputs.

Ability to read and understand manufacturing routings and identify when changes need to be made.

Understands BOM structures and supply/demand information related to sales order items.

Understands system shortage reports and accurately ascertains critical path issues preventing on time delivery to Project requirement dates.

Demonstrates strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong negotiation skills in order to interact with suppliers and co-workers.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high volume environment.

PC skills including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications.

Intermediate SAP system experience and understanding in manufacturing and procurement.

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