Planner Expeditor II

Panasonic•Irvine, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com. Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs. The Position: JOB SUMMARY Plan, schedule, coordinate and monitor development and production of prototypes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of Planner/Expeditor experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with various departments and levels.
Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
Strong ability to multi-task and apply priority to projects with adaptability and urgency while meeting timelines.
Knowledge of inventory control systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Schedules.
Knowledge of database systems
Ability to work with and build relationships with vendors.
Ability to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Ability to exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of procurement and planning basics and engineering requirements.
Ability to comply with Company and legal guidelines.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

AA Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan/Expedite: Coordinate production plans to ensure electrical and mechanical materials are provided according to schedules.
Review Engineering Bill of Materials in conjunction with Enterprise Resource Planning and Contract Manufacturing support to ensure materials for assemblies are accurately listed and can be manufactured.
Interface with various departments in order to expedite operations that delay schedules and/or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure Material Requirement Planning (MRP) driven changes and request dates fully support the manufacturing build and customer delivery schedule.
Use just-in-time (JIT) planning by reviewing on hand quantities and ordering per Build Matrix quantities.
Create Purchase Requisitions within Enterprise Management System, to order materials for the development of Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) assemblies.
Create and Maintain Work Orders within Enterprise Management System, to account for board and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) assembly for both development and Production.
Procurement & Logistics: Source Components from local approved vendors. Partner with Procurements to find alternate sources of materials when applicable.
Continuous monitoring of planned orders, purchase orders, demand fluctuation and associated material requirements to meet engineering’s commitments.
Management of incoming and outgoing engineering shipments. Adding special notes and instructions for receiving and manufacturing for all orders to ensure they are processed correctly upon receipt.
Initiate and implement appropriate actions to resolve problems; Resolve discrepancies with internal customers and suppliers.
Ensure continuity of the supply chain for uninterrupted flow of materials and services related to prototype and production.
Communication: Update department leads and management regarding the status of assigned projects.
Schedule meeting with cross-functional internal key stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees.
Accrued vacation, sick, and personal days for non-exempt hourly employees, with accrual rate increasing with tenure.
11 company paid holidays per year.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Additional compensation for operational positions working on holidays.
Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI) with options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family.
Dental PPO and DMO options.
Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day 1.
Washington's Family and Medical Leave program (for Washington residents).
Washington's Paid Sick Leave program (for Washington residents).
Wellness Program.
Counseling services.
FSA & HSA.
Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child.
AD&D Insurance.
Long-term and Short-term disability.
Critical Illness Insurance.
Accident Insurance.
Legal Assistance.
Pet Insurance.
Identity Theft Protection.
Dependent Care FLSA.
Education Assistance.
Commuter Program.
Employee Purchase Program.
Service Award Program.