Production Material Planner I or II

Production Material Planner I or II page is loaded## Production Material Planner I or IIremote type:
Onsite locations:
Burbank, California time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 14 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100417
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* Job Summary:

** Under direction, the Production Planner I/II is responsible for creating work orders, scheduling production, and coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials to support the established MRP production schedule. The Production Planner accomplishes this by coordinating with the operations and procurement teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments to meet production schedules.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Create work orders in Oracle ERP for assigned department or product line according to established Kanban and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) requirements
* Create “Non-Standard” rework orders when requested by M.E. (Manufacturing Engineer) ensuring proper material allocations, accounting codes and MRP inventory parameters are correct
* Assist with the creation “New Product Introduction (NPI)” work orders, working closely with the NPI Manager to ensure timely planning, scheduling, and delivery
* Assist higher level Planners and Configuration Management (CM) in the set-up of new Part Numbers in Oracle (i.e, MRP parameters, Make/Buy, Planner Codes etc.)
* Assist in the Make/Buy Process
* Distribute production schedules or work orders to the floor by coordinating with production supervisors
* Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
* Identify and resolve daily material issues, such as shortages, by facilitating or expediting necessary components to support the production needs.
* Escalate shortages to appropriate parties for resolution
* Assist in preparation of production reports such as risk reports, on-time delivery reports, aged WIP reports, etc.
* Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
** Non
- Essential Functions:

*** May assist higher level Production Planners with auditing, updating, and maintaining MRP signal data and other production data in Oracle with VSM and Master Scheduler support
* Support Crane Business System initiative by participating in kaizen events
* Review, analyze, and sign Engineering change requests
* Implement ECO’s and BOM changes in Oracle by collaborating ME’s to determine and reconcile impacts to WIP
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Experience:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment
* Knowledge:
Knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions
* Familiarity with scheduling and capacity planning tools;
Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning, and Kanban systems;
Knowledge of MRP parameters
** Skills/Abilities:
*** Skilled in navigating and using an ERP system
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including high proficiency with Excel Strong detail-orientation
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple inputs and outputs
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* Education/Certification:

** High school diploma or GED
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience with Lean Manufacturing
* Experience with Oracle, ideally version 11i
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field of study
* Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading and their application to manufacturing processes
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* Working Conditions:

*** Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
* Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
* Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
* Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
* Standing: 25%  percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Sitting: 75%  percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
* Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
* Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds
* Mental/Visual:
Use of computer.
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