Production Planning Analyst - VON

JTEKT North America•Vonore, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position plays an important role in supporting production and ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed. If you enjoy a fast-paced manufacturing environment, thrive on solving problems, and want an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we would like to hear from you. The Production Planning Analyst supports the Production Control department in maintaining the timely flow and availability of materials needed to meet production schedules and customer requirements. The primary focus of this position is managing supplier expedites, coordinating material flow to and from suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and resolving material shortages or delays. This role also supports inventory accuracy and raw material planning to help ensure uninterrupted production.

Requirements

Knowledge of JIT, Kanban, and Heijunka systems
Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Excel, Word
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work in a participative management environment and maintain a drive for accomplishment of responsibilities
Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle is a plus

Responsibilities

Interpret customers' forecast and create master Schedule to drive MRP I
Monitor conformance to Production Control production plans
Monitor current inventory and customer requirements to create weekly plan for Manufacturing.
Make necessary adjustments to production schedules when line issues or other factors dictate
Maintain Heijunka post, Yarjaimi and daily manufacturing schedule.
Assist with setting of maintenance, engineering, and other priorities to assure customer schedules are met
Provide direction and support of Control Stores, Receiving, Shipping and all other Production Controls Department to support manufacturing requirements
Act as Customer PC contact and coordinate schedule change request and other communication as necessary
Monitor F.G. inventory and elevate variances as it is found
Monitor, support and improve TPS activities with particular emphasis on Kanban / Heijunka systems
Monitor and report inventory levels of work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods (FG)
Work to identify and resolve issues which may adversely impact inventory accuracy
Provide effective liaison/communication to management regarding shift activity
Material Requirement Planning, as assigned.
Track ECI changes for assigned value stream.
Attend APQP meetings, as required for assigned value stream.
Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned