Materials Planner

Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Experience with MRP software required, Epicor knowledge preferred. Requires 0-2 years of experience in the field or related area. Works under limited supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Schedules and facilitates the planning and establishment of Machine Shop Production. Monitors material inventories, tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which affect schedules. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required

(Include the following, however, other duties may apply.)

• Reviews product specifications in comparison to the Master Production Schedule, to accurately determine amount of materials needed.
• Adjusts production quantities according to inventory and for orders of conventional sizes.
• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of machined products:
  Prepares master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes machining standards combined with shop capacity to establish schedules.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Identifies potential bottlenecks and facilitates communication, conferring with department supervisors to determine status and timely completion of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delays schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Creates Work Orders for Manufacturing and Assembly Departments and outside services, based on production schedules and requests from the Materials Team.
• Ensures Work Orders are issued complete and paper work signed off and closes completed Work Orders. Reports problems with paper work to department managers.
• Assist with creating Work Orders for R&D, Rework and one-time changes.
• When directly related to in-house production, works with Document Control in establishing correct work flow, prints, resources and times for Work Orders.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineer to correct incorrect Methods.
• Assist with expediting product to different departments.
• Assist Quality Control with Non-Conformance and MRB issues as necessary for machined products.
• Assist with trouble shooting shortages/overages of material issued to Work Orders.
• Other requests similar to the above.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in ERP/MRP software required, Epicor knowledge preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Jobs and Travelers
• Strong attention to detail with proven capabilities in handling multiple priorities
• Computer literate and able to quickly learn required software
• Advanced math skills are…