Materials and Manufacturing Planning Analyst

Vertiv•Ironton, OH

About The Position

The Planning Analyst will serve as the central point of coordination between Purchasing, Planning, and Production, ensuring material is available before it is required on the shop floor.

Requirements

High School or GED
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a stockroom, warehousing, or inventory movement
3-5 years of experience

Nice To Haves

BS in Business Administration preferred
Knowledge in MPR (Manufacturing Resource Planning)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Detail-oriented
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of various methods of shipping and ability to determine the best and most economical method of shipment
Demonstration skills in decision making and organization
Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
Handle conflict situations effectively
Show initiative demonstrated by seeking additional related assignments, pursing self-development, proactively looking for alternatives and solutions and assuming additional responsibilities
Ability to coach and mentor other employees

Responsibilities

Running CTB daily to validate material availability against the production plan
Identifying material gaps, risks, and shortages ahead of build dates
Proactively expediting purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers as needed
Providing early visibility to Planning and Purchasing on potential constraints
Supporting accurate production schedules through real-time material status
Reducing last-minute disruptions and escalation events
Coordinate with department leaders to account for any material shortages/needs.
Coordinate with purchasing in relation to external orders.
Coordinate with material team in relation to material requirements and deliveries.
Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports as needed.
Apply 5S techniques (sorting, set in order, systematic cleaning, standardizing, and sustaining) to workspace, and inventory storage.
Maintain knowledge of products and parts.
Manage and develop a stable run strategy of assigned products to optimize production, inventory, and efficiency.
Communicate daily/weekly plan with production team.
Ensure change over times, standard hours, rates and demonstrated capacity are accurately reflected in the daily/weekly/monthly plans.
Interface with Engineering to establish high level forecast/schedule.
Ensure that all parts necessary for production are ordered internally or outsourced through suppliers.
Ensure that the material needed for production is available and reported accurately in the system.
Other Duties as assigned.