Materials Planner

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related positions and a minimum of 5-10 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 write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office and Inventory Software.
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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.
Works closely with Programs Department in preparing timeline of product.
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.