Sr. Materials (Engineering) Planner
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Planner supporting our new High Voltage Systems and RF Engineering teams in Wilmington, MA. This is a new site for AE, driving cutting edge technology for the organization. In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting key New Product Introduction (NPI) processes in collaboration with the Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management teams at AE. You will be responsible for aligning on material needs to meet key project deliverables and updating the Bill of Materials to help drive the R D process quicker in collaboration with Engineering. The key candidate would have a background in the SAP ERP system, with a background in Supply Chain or Materials and BOM management.
Requirements
- Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
- Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product design and program objectives
- Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills must be superior. Multicultural experience is a plus
- Demonstrated MS Office skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Project Schedule management desired
- 5+ years in a Purchasing/Planning role
- Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP, SAP preferred
- Experience working in a team and group setting, collaborating across all levels of an organization
- Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent education and/or experience
Nice To Haves
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or CPM certification or other international certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete Product Development Process (PDP)
- Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules
- Manages on-time-delivery goals of products by committed ship date
- Works to resolve capacity, material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions
- Approves unit quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
- Manages and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP
- Manages the release of parts, modules, and/or units to appropriate department in production
- Creates and maintains work orders, purchase requests and internal transfer orders
Benefits
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
