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Production Control Planner

Company: Actalent
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Works under the general Guidance of the Prototype SR Planner and is responsible for all planning and scheduling of manufactured and/ or supplier provided parts through the Oracle Material requirements Planning (MRP) system to support manufacturing and integration of prototype hardware. Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts. Provides direction to Material coordinators. Familiar with a variety of the organizational concepts, practices and procedures as well as a complete understanding of prototype material planning and control. This position relies on experience and judgment to organize, plan and accomplish department objectives with a wide degree of creativity and latitude to fulfill a variety of duties. Reviews and analyzes inputs to include but not limited to Engineering Order Requests (EORs). Completes activities required to fulfill customer expectations to include creating part masters, creating/ manipulation BOM / order bills, developing/ initiating part acquisitions (make, buy. Transfer, GFM and control strategies as well as shipping of components. Assists process engineers , integration team and Hardware Project Manager to structure indented "as planned" BOMs to align with master scheduling and enable correct component due dates. Prevents anticipated shortages by utilizing shortage established planning report and shortage reports. (i.e. expediting, material transfers, substitutions etc.) Reviews and/ analyzes system MRP/ERP and other outputs and on line screens to determine valid requirements taking into consideration excess on hand/ work in process (WIP) material. Evaluates component lead-times and resolves out of sync lead times with manufacturing. Monitors and maintains due dates to ensure validity. Assists in re-negotiating due date's expectations with internal customers to ensure on time delivery of product. Coordinates and maintains as built configuration through the use of established Engineering change management tools.Skills:Production control, Forecasting, Production planning/scheduling, oracle, materials requirement planning mrp software, Mrp, Microsoft excel, Planning scheduling, Planner, Production scheduling, Project managementTop Skills Details:Production control,Forecasting,Production planning/scheduling,oracle,materials requirement planning mrp softwareAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Certain positions may require a specific degree and/or concentration or have a preference for an advanced degree in a related area. Prefer experience with relevant applications in a defense environment. Analytical Thinking Attention to details Communication- ability to communicate with Engineers to talk about drawings and BOM/ECO's with Planners. Experience in Defense Industry Bill of Materials/ TDP and Documentation used for changes preferred. Oracle ERP Software Experience specifically in Planner role: creation of discrete jobs, purchase requisitions, Master Items, Bills of Materials (Bills 3X), checking material requirements, creating material requirements on Discrete Jobs, checking Supply/Demand, understanding how to build a work order structure that mirrors and supports vehicle BOM structureExperience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout Actalent:Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: Actalent, Minneapolis , Production Control Planner, Professions , Minneapolis, Minnesota

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