Planner II

VACCO Industries•South El Monte, CA

About The Position

Responsible for executing the master schedule and maintaining optimum finished goods inventory levels to meet or exceed customer expectations for delivery, service, and reliability. Plans and schedules make-to-order parts or lines of balance based on actual sales orders or forecasts. The role takes ownership of assigned product lines, manages inventory and purchasing and manufacturing activity, and coordinates assembly schedules and documentation. It also provides mentoring and assistance to less experienced Planners and supports other Production Control Planners.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in planning and scheduling in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
At least five years of experience using an integrated MRP/ERP system.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective correspondence with internal and external customers.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks through completion.
Ability to interact with various internal departments.
Ability to set aggressive goals while working in a team environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for assigned product lines.
Manage plant inventory levels for assigned projects, including ordering appropriate quantities, determining lead times, tracking available storage space, identifying reasons for inventory adjustments, and correcting causes.
Process MRP and exercise appropriate purchasing and manufacturing activity to support suggested orders.
Create and generate Kit Lists, Work Orders, Requisitions, and Purchase Orders to make or buy piece parts for subassemblies and assemblies.
Prioritize, schedule, and expedite assembly activities with manufacturing, managing component completion to support project schedules.
Implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) during the manufacturing process.
Manage documentation requests for product lines, including MRBs, Lot Deviations, ECOs, Part Activation Forms, Bill of Material changes, and Router/Job Pull Sheet updates.
Maintain planning documents in accordance with department procedures and Company and GMP/ISO/CFR standards.
Assist other Production Control Planners in performing their duties.
Provide mentoring and assistance to less experienced Planners.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Planner Lead, Production and Inventory Control Manager, and Director of Supply Chain.