Production Control Analyst

TARKETT • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

The Production Control Analyst ensures that daily production/purchasing requirements to support finished goods inventories are met through analysis and reporting. The position works with management team to ensure that deadlines and schedules are met and thereby preventing stock outs /delays to maintain a high level of customer service.

Requirements

• BA in Operations/Materials/Business or equivalent experience
• APICS certification desirable
• Prefer experience in material control and production/purchasing planning environment/operations/supply chain
• Evidence of analytical aptitude
• Advanced manufacturing systems planning knowledge - SAP system requirements strongly preferred
• Advanced PC user - Must be able to use software packages including; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Driving daily production/purchasing efficiencies by releasing production/purchase orders related to specific product lines and/or assigned project work based on material/capacity availability and demand requirements.
• Follow-up with suppliers on material availability related issues/concerns to ensure shipment and on-time performance to support production/purchasing requirements.
• Coordinate and/or arrange for premium shipments where necessary, confirm and verbally communicate expected EDAs/ETAs of premium shipments to receiving location and/or Materials Manager.
• Update SAP production schedules/shipment information and appropriate comments, including anticipated date of receipt for expedited shipments, as required.
• Resolve routine and unusual production/purchasing problems related to materials usage and availability by pro-actively identifying problems and taking a lead in driving resolution and business processes improvements.
• Work with the Master Schedulers, Commodity Managers, and Suppliers to thoroughly understand and advise on short term/long term supplier capacities to minimize the cause for past due orders.
• Create, modify, and maintain realistic material, manufacturing and procurement strategies for new product introductions/phase out products to support the NPI (new product introduction) process.
• Work with the Master Scheduler to comprehend the monthly production/purchasing of targeted inventories: finished, semi-finished, and raw materials.
• Responsibility for inventory levels related to specific product lines and/or assigned project work. Assist Supply Chain Analysts, Production Planners, and Master Schedulers in problem-solving and executing appropriate countermeasures for deviations from planned inventory levels.
• Review inventory planning parameters to establish/maintain appropriate customer service driven safety stock/reorder point levels for finished goods based on processes specified in the materials planning playbook.
• Update plant SAP material records as required (lot size, safety stocks, reorder points, lead times, etc.).
• Understand and ensure material availability and develop activities/processes that will lead to continually improving customer service, inventory, quality, and time-to-market measurements.
• Monitor customer service metrics and analyze performance gaps related to assigned product groups.

Benefits

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees