Senior Associate Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies•Mason, OH

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About The Position

Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production, coordinating material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials that meets project demand. Advises the team on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential problems so equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Confirms material supply and demand and prepares work orders for components based on project demand. Coordinates activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other groups to meet project timelines. Works as part of an Integrated Project Team as required to support schedule changes. Provides part-planning and inventory-control parameters to the control system for make items. Expedites materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to project schedules; identifies shortages and initiates corrective action; and contributes suggestions to continuously improve systems and procedures. The role requires practical knowledge of the job area and the ability to learn the WMS system (Costpoint), process transactions electronically and physically, and manage ERP inputs to maintain inventory accuracy. The position manages direct and indirect material inventory, coordinates production materials to support the master production schedule, shop workload, and inventory requirements, and manages multiple projects of varying complexity through completion. It works under minimal direction and guidance within standard processes. No travel is required; occasional overtime is required. The schedule is 9/80: 9 workdays in every 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree and 0–2 years of experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of prior related experience.
Practical knowledge of the job area.
Ability to learn the WMS system (Costpoint) and process transactions electronically and physically.
Ability to manage ERP inputs to maintain inventory accuracy.
Ability to communicate status and needs with cross-functional internal and external customers.
Ability to manage multiple projects with varying complexity to completion.
Works under minimal direction and guidance within standard processes.
No travel required; occasional overtime hours required.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Aerospace or AS9100 experience.
Familiarity with control of GFM (Government Furnished Materials) and CFM (Customer Furnished Materials).
Experience with Lean and/or Electronic Manufacturing.
APICS Certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, issue, and control production and coordinate material requirements to meet project demand.
Advise the team and management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production problems.
Confirm material supply and demand and prepare component work orders based on project demand.
Coordinate interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other groups to achieve project timelines.
Participate in an Integrated Project Team as required to support schedule changes.
Provide part-planning and inventory-control parameters to the control system for make items.
Expedite the movement of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to project schedules.
Determine shortages and initiate actions to correct deficiencies.
Contribute suggestions for continuous improvement of systems and procedures.
Learn and use the WMS system (Costpoint), process electronic and physical transactions, and manage ERP inputs to maintain inventory accuracy.
Manage inventory levels for direct and indirect materials.
Communicate status and needs with internal and external cross-functional customers, including Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Logistics.
Coordinate production materials to support the master production schedule, shop workload, and inventory requirements.
Identify risks and opportunities regarding material availability to support the production plan and maintain finish-date integrity.
Manage multiple projects of varying complexity through completion.
Schedule and expedite parts movement using move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.