Manager, Materials Planning

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Oversee the timely release of manufacturing orders and requisitions to support the sales and financial targets in a program management environment

Work closely with Purchasing Manager to identify risk in purchased part deliveries and collectively mitigate schedule delays

Oversee the facility master schedule and overall schedule attainment. Identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining processes

Generate monthly SIOP (S&OP) demand & supply profile and provide timely input for proper execution of profile reviews

Lead WIP audits and team up with operations to ensure viable supply. Transact necessary scrap activities and ensure sufficient work is released to production to maintain utilization and efficiency targets

Collaborate with program office to ensure adherence to customer timelines & develop schedule recover plans if needed

Review demand profiles to validate lead-time assumptions driving MRP requirements and team up with Bid & Proposal to review bookings

Primary point of contact for troubleshooting MRP parameter issues, item master population and overall data integrity in ERP system

Coordinate stockroom/kitting priorities in accordance with DPAS ratings along with the Inventory Control Manager to develop a level loaded release plan to production floor

Serve as primary point of contact for all material planning, priorities and production control related activities

Develop world class planning organization focused on strategic planning, improving on time releases, escalating risk to customer schedules and continuously improving the material flow within supply chain in support of customer deliverables

Direct knowledge and experience with material planning, master scheduling, SIOP (S&OP) and inventory control tasks. Strong time management and analytical skills are essential for success in this role. Advanced level proficiency in all MS office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Effective verbal and written communication capabilities.