Production Planner

Kodak • Kettering, OH

1d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Production Planner will work with the Manufacturing organization in supporting of production process for devices, modules, and service parts to comply and meet the Master Production Schedule.

Requirements

• Completed APICS, MRP and Inventory courses, or have equivalent hands-on MRP experience. (preferable)
• Knowledge of Material Master data and MRP.
• Good knowledge of the inventory management and the ability to prioritize the demand of multiple parts at once.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel internally and externally.
• Detail oriented and innovative.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency
• Willingness to learn with humility and remain teachable.
• Strong drive for simplification and process improvement is a must.
• Able to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work well under ambiguity and pressure around the clock
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience needed in Planning environment, Finish goods planning or equivalent function.

Responsibilities

• Interpret MRP output to plan replenishment orders for Prosper & Ultrastream products, field repair units, service spares stock.
• Work with manufacturing buyers and planners to maintain promise dates for orders and expedite as necessary.
• Provide first-line support to Production Team Leaders and Management.
• Initiate, and maintain current and accurate material master data (such as lead time, safety stock, independent requirement plan) for all assigned materials.
• Work with the Last Time Buy team to help review obsolescent materials.
• Produce, update, and communicate backorder status and plan for resolution.
• Resolve shortage situations by proactively managing and monitoring inventory levels for assigned materials.
• Engage in PLM meetings with Engineering, Planners and Buyers by reviewing new material set up and implementation, which includes master data set up, internal PIRs and BOM setups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees