Production Planner

Aerotech, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Aerotech is seeking a Production Planner to help coordinate production and support on-time delivery of precision motion and automation systems. The role uses Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software to determine production requirements and monitor, analyze, and control workflow. The planner schedules orders based on production capacity, inventory, and ship-by dates; identifies and addresses shipment barriers; prepares work-order production packets; and works with other departments to improve delivery performance and production processes. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, though an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech describes its work environment as clean and climate-controlled and offers paid on-the-job training, compensation and benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies, or a related field of study; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating charts, graphs, and figures to support data analysis.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees within the organization.

Responsibilities

Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software to determine production requirements and monitor, analyze, and control production workflow.
Determine sales-order delivery schedules based on production capacity.
Schedule work orders based on production capacity, inventory levels, and ship-by dates.
Proactively identify and mitigate barriers to on-time shipments, including part shortages, capacity issues, and vendor delays.
Prepare production packets for work orders.
Conduct root cause analysis on scheduling delays.
Analyze production trends to identify process improvements.
Coordinate with various departments to ensure on-time deliveries.