Production Planner/Buyer

Acme Manufacturing Company Inc.•Manheim Township, PA

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

All America Threaded Products has an opportunity available for a Production Planning Analyst! The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually and is eligible for our full Benefits Package, including health, dental, life, and 401k. The Workweek for this position Full-Time, (40 hours per week) 7:00AM – 3:30PM. This position will work on-site at our facility in Lancaster, PA. All America Threaded Products is a leading manufacturer of threaded products including threaded rod and U-Bolts. Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, this position will be responsible for creating and overseeing production schedules and providing data analytics to support process improvement. Primary duties include: In June of 2010, Acme formed All America Threaded Products (AATP) by combining the operations of five acquisitions made in the threaded products industry. AATP manufactures and distributes a wide variety of threaded products including threaded rod, studs, anchor bolts, U-bolts and specials. AATP has custom product manufacturing capabilities to meet specific needs for various applications in numerous industries. With a large in-stock inventory of a variety of materials and finishes, AATP has the ability to deliver the necessary threaded products for any application. AATP offers flexible business solutions providing value for our customers. In-house capabilities, such as cutting, finishing, plating, drawing, bending, welding and packaging, have been developed to support our customers’ needs. Services such as custom packaging, flexible stocking options, in-stock inventory and fast and convenient shipping make working with AATP a great experience.

Requirements

We a seeking a person with at least 7 years of analytical/production planning experience (any combination of education and experience), preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with LEAN principles of manufacturing.
Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
Experience with production forecasting, supply chain management, price negotiation, and anticipating production needs.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products with an emphasis on Excel.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification is preferred.
Experience with pivot tables, macros, complex formulas, charts, and data Connections.

Responsibilities

Coordinating workflow on the shop floor for multiple products.
Assessing overall needs for equipment and raw material, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring sufficient stock of raw materials to meet production demands.
Working with the sales team to determine reasonable lead times for our customers.
Monitor capacity planning tools to ensure the optimal level of production capability is available to meet the forecast demand.
Coordinate quarterly A, B, C, Classification and Minimum, Trigger, Maximum updates.
Analyze Net Inventory Targets by raw material, finished goods, and product family categories.
Coordinating the production of one or more products and ensuring promptness and accuracy.
Reporting on the production status and other metrics to upper management.
Ensuring a smooth material flow in the production facility.
Maintain the schedule for production and outside services.