Manufacturing, Production and Procurement (MPP) Planner

AVT Simulation•Oviedo, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual is responsible for the Planning of all procurement and production needs. This position will be responsible for the analysis and management of select programs to ensure on-time customer delivery while communicating and mitigating stopgaps between various internal teams.

Requirements

Completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or a related field. Substitutions -- Educational requirements can be substituted by years of experience in a Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Manager, or similar role by hiring level: 1-4 years, 5-10 years, 11-16 years, 17-25 years
Must be extremely computer literate and agile
Strong Costpoint ERP and MS Excel skills is a plus.
Working knowledge of MRP systems.
Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
In-depth understanding of MRP concepts including bills of material and demand.
Must enjoy team collaboration and networking for problem resolution.
Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving and reasoning skills to assist with resolution of issues.
Strong organizational skills.
Capability to interpret data.

Nice To Haves

CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM certifications are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Analyze, investigate, and action MRP messages, including shortages, rescheduling, cancellations, order changes, and other planning exceptions.
Investigate root causes of material and schedule issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Review demand, supply, inventory, purchase orders, work orders, and lead time to identify potential constraints.
Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve material and production issues.
Develop and implement stopgap solutions to mitigate shortages and minimize impacts on program schedules.
Monitor material availability and proactively identify risks before they affect production or customer commitments.
Communicate schedule impacts, material risks, and recovery plans to Program Managers and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain accurate planning data and ensure MRP actions are completed in a timely manner.
Investigate and action material shifts caused by engineering changes before, during, and after production.
Analyze Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs) and Manufacturing Routings to identify any discrepancies.
Manage Manufacturing Orders throughout their lifecycle assuring Engineering Change Notices are accurately communicated to Production.
Track open issues through resolution and escalate risks or constraints when appropriate.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, MRP execution, and overall supply chain performance.
Report regularly on KPIs to leadership.