Planner I, MRP

Leviton Manufacturing•Morganton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for scheduling, releasing and maintaining schedules for finished goods and fabricated components as well as procuring all purchased items relevant to their areas.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and internal customers
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
Ability to communicate in verbal and written English

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of materials planning systems preferred
CPIM Certification preferred
Experience in manufacturing preferred
Experience in ERP systems, Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

Provides planning and procurement information to the MRP manager as well as plant supervision
Maintains proper inventories for packaging, components, and raw materials
Maintains professional working relationships with vendors and plant support groups
Works with the MRP Manager to ensure all new items are properly planned and executed
Works on all priority items in timely manner
Maintains scheduled quantities that will cover the requirements, balance people, and coordinate capacity concerns while executing a workable production schedule using Oracle reports and RCP
Ensures their departments have the necessary reports daily and weekly
Monitors Engineering Change Order to ensure use-up methods are in place and new materials are requisitioned. Monitor manufacturing changes as affected by Engineering Change Orders
Monitors and correct any balances on jobs, shortages, including maintaining purchase order releases
Maintains purchase orders and inventory
Communicates with buyers, vendors, and customers to resolve issues and/or requests
Alerts MRP Management to any schedule changes
Ensures all position and department metrics are achieved
Performs additional duties as assigned