Material Planner (MRP Controller)

Safran Group•Grand Prairie, TX

33d

About The Position

Optimize inventory level to ensure on-time parts availability to various customers (Kitting, Order completion, New production, Front office). Help develop and maintain the accuracy of SAP parameters. • Ensure raw material is procured to support operation variations and delivered in line with customer expectations • Manage customer satisfaction by using different reports extracted from the ERP. • Communicate daily with internal/external repair shops and corporate site in France in order to ensure material delivery will meet requirements and find alternate solutions if on-time delivery will not be met. • Control new and repaired flow of materials by launching parts to the appropriate repair center based on repair needed • Maintain system accuracy for new and used material. - Manage item master data in SAP. - Maintain purchase orders accuracy. - Monitor date delivery from suppliers to ensure accuracy. • Work closely with the material planning analyst to maintain a target of stock for serviceable and repairable parts • Manage parts at obsolescence and induction through SAP extractions and item master. • Assist in the optimizing of inventory levels by taking into account usage and value to meet operational target. • Contribute to achieve a 95% service rate for spare parts and standard exchanges as well as a 98% for AOG orders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of five years of related hands-on experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in planning Management, MRP, DRP or product specific forecasting in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge in planning and forecasting systems (MRP/DRP/ERP/CRM) and experience in the implementation of such system.
Proficient in MS Excel.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban and other visual Pull Systems, and workflow processes.
Demonstrated success in leading a Lean organization utilizing High Performance teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of professional practices, sources of information, and rules and regulations that must be interpreted, adapted and applied to the unique requirements of the organization and process.
Well organized with strong analytical abilities. Attention to detail. Self-motivated. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team. Excellent project management skills.
This position regularly communicates with the corporate office, as well as front office.
Travel - approximately 30-40% Domestic and International

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Operations and understanding of aviation certifications, regulations, and standardization is preferred.
Knowledge of French language and culture is appreciated.

Responsibilities

Optimize inventory level to ensure on-time parts availability to various customers (Kitting, Order completion, New production, Front office)
Help develop and maintain the accuracy of SAP parameters
Ensure raw material is procured to support operation variations and delivered in line with customer expectations
Manage customer satisfaction by using different reports extracted from the ERP
Communicate daily with internal/external repair shops and corporate site in France in order to ensure material delivery will meet requirements and find alternate solutions if on-time delivery will not be met
Control new and repaired flow of materials by launching parts to the appropriate repair center based on repair needed
Maintain system accuracy for new and used material
Manage item master data in SAP
Maintain purchase orders accuracy
Monitor date delivery from suppliers to ensure accuracy
Work closely with the material planning analyst to maintain a target of stock for serviceable and repairable parts
Manage parts at obsolescence and induction through SAP extractions and item master
Assist in the optimizing of inventory levels by taking into account usage and value to meet operational target
Contribute to achieve a 95% service rate for spare parts and standard exchanges as well as a 98% for AOG orders