Senior Associate, Production Planning

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

1d•$74,500 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet customer contractual delivery schedules. Utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to input Master Schedule build plans, track material availability, status kit readiness, release shop orders, and maintain all shop order records and inventory integrity. Update and maintain make items lead times within MRP system. Manage floor stock of program components. Work jointly with Manufacturing and Quality teams to execute build schedule and address any issues in a timely manner. Work with Materials Planners to proactively manage the schedule and material dock dates to ensure accuracy of planning. Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to program team based on status of hardware through Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Requirements

Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning
Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational databases.
Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite
Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner
Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient organization, conflict management, and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related degree or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Active Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning preferred.
Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data
Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational data bases.
Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite
Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner
Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet customer contractual delivery schedules
Utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to input Master Schedule build plans, track material availability, status kit readiness, release shop orders, and maintain all shop order records and inventory integrity
Update and maintain make items lead times within MRP system
Manage floor stock of program components
Work jointly with Manufacturing and Quality teams to execute build schedule and address any issues in a timely manner
Work with Materials Planners to proactively manage the schedule and material dock dates to ensure accuracy of planning
Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to program team based on status of hardware through Manufacturing Execution System (MES)