Production Planner

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Simsbury, CTtime type:
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** Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. to learn more.
** Job Description
**** Job Description
** EBAD seeks a highly motivated individual for the Production Planner, reporting directly to the Production Manager, Linear & Transfer Systems (LTS). This position is located in Simsbury, CT.
** Responsibilities:
** The Production Planner contributes to the successful build and delivery of product to both internal and external customers. The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and/or performing tasks associated with operations execution starting with customer order entry through shipment. The Planner oversees and coordinates all inventory movement associated with modified-standard and repeat production product manufacture.

Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:
* Reviews supply and demand within ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials to meet contract requirements.
* Effectively manages raw material receipt, inventory and distribution including finished goods movement and shipment to customers.
* Maintains accurate and timely records of inventory movements and transactions including Customer Furnished Property.
* Establishes material requirements and requisitions materials to assure on time delivery to production.
* Allocates existing inventory and creates planned shop orders in ERP for procurement of material. Ensures demand is generated properly for all materials.
* Maintains Receiving Inspection and X-ray priorities.
* Coordinates with Material Control for timely release of Shop Order and material kits based upon production demand.
* Issues all shop floor point of use materials and reports production in ERP.
* Management of product packaging and shipping; creates packing slip, and performs logistical liaison functions.
* Maintains inventory Kanban levels based on strategic stocking plans.
* Interfaces with other functions to effectively and efficiently monitor material flow and work prioritization from customer order receipt to project close out.
* Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.
* Participates in Continuous Improvement efforts and Kaizen activities.
* Actively leads, creates and energizes positive change. Initiates investigation and involves the key personnel required to resolve problems that may impact scheduled shipments.
* Trains other departments on inventory best practices and cycle counting.
* Contributes to the implementation of a sustained 5S program on the shop floor.
** Requirements:
*** 5+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning
* Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
* Ability to view at a high level the overall potential risks and impacts within the organization based on material planning decisions
* Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
* Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
* Understanding of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes
* Experience with Import/Export requirements and international shipping
* Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, Proficient in MS Office Suite:  Excel, Word, and Power Point.
* Ability to interpret and understand work orders as well as mechanical, technical, and electronic drawings, manuals, and other related documentation
* Ability to motivate people, particularly in supply chain and materials management environment
* LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred
* Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
* * is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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