Planner

ASC Engineered Solutions • Columbia, PA

99d

About The Position

ASC Engineered Solutions is hiring a Production Planner who will utilize the company’s MRP, accounting, and scheduling systems to forecast, monitor and control production schedules, WIP levels for products and processes assigned by the Department Manager. This role requires a hands-on ability to perform all production control and inventory control functions, including material planning, product flow scheduling, inventory cycle-counting and reconciliation. The Planner will work closely with Production, Purchasing and Quality functions to assure successful achievement of perform-to-schedule goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years hands-on personal experience as a planner, production scheduler, master scheduler, inventory control coordinator, MRP/inventory analyst, or similar position.
• Experience in an ISO-9002 and/or MIL-Q-9858 environment would be favorable.
• Must be computer literate at a professional level, MS Office, MRP and planning/scheduling software systems.
• Training and experience in Lawson/M3 would be a strong plus.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with daily involvement on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees in a related subject and/or professional certification (APICS, NAPM, etc.) preferred.
• Training and technical knowledge in various MRP, APS and master scheduling programs and theories would be favorable.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecast, schedule, review, monitor, report and take corrective systems action in support of specific product and inventory goals which are based on performance-to-schedule.
• Take active part in supporting schedule commitments with hands-on expediting and facilitating materials, components, products or other necessary resources.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Production departments to assure communication of timely and accurate scheduling information.
• Closely monitor production and backlog status with respect to performance goals established by the Production Control Manager.
• Work closely with Quality and Engineering personnel to communicate and verify all systems and product requirements for ISO-9002 compliance.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s MRP, scheduling and planning.
• Create detailed production schedules based on outputs from MRP and coordination of the plant production team.
• Review, develop and submit to the Department Manager for approval all significant product and/or material stocking, WIP or macro-production schedules.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Department Manager regarding all aspects of MRP, scheduling/WIP management.
• Coordinate daily with the plant’s production team to review schedule adherence and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees