Material Planner

Curtiss-Wright•Summerville, SC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, plans, schedules, and coordinates materials. Assists and supports back shift manufacturing activities through operations across work centers and assists supervision in keeping assigned products on schedule. Utilizes available computer technologies and existing systems to perform the functions of this position.

Requirements

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
Bachelor’s degree in Materials management experience, Manufacturing planning / scheduling
4-6 yrs Stockroom, Expediter, and Capacity planning experience
Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of ERP, MRP, MS Office.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level and effectively communicate with others.
Lifting objects weighing 50 pounds to waist height and transporting a distance of 10 feet.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle system is an asset

Responsibilities

Oracle/MRP as it relates to the execution of the production plan
Review and execute production schedule per Oracle/MRP and associated applications
Plan, organize and control production activities to ensure product flow
Interface with other departments to prevent or address interruptions in material flow.
Production Control Procedures such as material pick/issue, serialization, lot splits
Inventory Control, including material identity and traceability
Product Bills of Materials, Drawings, and manufacturing work instructions
Project plans and schedules, including the ability to identify and act on planning issues as needed
Shipping/Logistics processes
Prepare, review and maintain production reports as necessary
Initiate requisitions to Purchasing for the procurement of material and services in accordance with MRP.
Ensure that the items are released for purchase and planned for delivery on schedule and communicate with the purchasing agents as required concerning scheduling and delivery.
Participate in readiness reviews, schedule and demand reviews, sourcing meetings, and project team meetings as needed
Communicate scheduling conflicts/concerns and recommend solutions for success
Backup for storeroom associates and planners.