Planner/Scheduler I

Belcan•Van Nuys, CA

29d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Job Summary: Plans and prepares production materials, travelers, and work orders. Evaluates shortages and notifies of any potential problem if required.

Requirements

1-3 years experience in production planning are required.
Entry level job with little or no prior relevant work experience
Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy
Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures
Windows Operating system and Windows Office proficiency is required
Knowledge in Drawing Applications and understanding of drawings is required.
Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.

Nice To Haves

College degree is preferred (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience).

Responsibilities

On a daily basis reviews material availability in ERP/MRP system to plan actions in support of production releases to MPS schedule
Responsible for reviewing requirement for production"s master schedule (12wks out) and reviewing current forecast for corresponding items
Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production orders and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials and production orders to meet production requirements
Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy
Confirms and releases work orders including verification of material availability and reissuance of materials based on unexpected yield variances
Prepares and issues production paperwork ,revises and reschedules shop orders in LN when necessary
Works with Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products
Coordinate with production any changes to schedules
Directs or instructs expeditor of products that are required to be sent to finished goods shipment or required follow up for any products
Reviews procured items and releases expedite request to purchasing if material is required urgently
Coordinates sub-contracted orders and creates all required paperwork
Requests physical counts of raw material and work in process (WIP) inventory, identifying and solving inventory variances
Works with all teams involve ensuring timely assessment of failed product in incoming Inspection or Production inspection and addresses any planning related issues
Works with department personnel including Material Handlers, production and buyers resolving material availability issues as they arise
Works with warehouse in order to expedite release of items into the production floor
Reviews and takes any actions requested from MRB findings and squawks
Works with Development Planning group in order to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or any Design Changes
Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings.