Matterials Planner

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Summary Responsible for (planning, scheduling and monitoring) material and jobs throughout the production cycle in order to meet Projected Promise Dates using EPICOR MRP. This position communicates all major program milestones, risks and resource needs to the assigned management & Manufacturing Project team. Responsible for (planning, scheduling and monitoring) the movement of materials and returns through the production cycle to determine required materials needed to complete a job. This position develops specifications for new contract orders, evaluates vendor reliability, and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. The job is further responsible for timely planning inventory control of material as assigned, and performing the following duties under minimal supervision, independent decision making in company policy framework. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned):

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to develop routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Should be able to figure percentages and proportions, plus the concept of basic algebra.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving intermediate difficult variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office and Inventory Software.
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately +/-10___%

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, collaborating with management, sales, production or engineering.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools and human resource requirements.
Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
Prepares purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.