Supply Chain Analyst I

Company: ApTask
Location: Highland
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Supply Chain
Production Planner
Pay rate ***
Agency Bill rate: ***


***st shift
M-F 8 am- 5 pm
45 hours per week

Position: Production Planner
Department: Supply Chain
The Production Planner position will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and it will be based at Highland, IL facility.
Emphasis is placed on analysis and the interpretation of a variety of reports, with coordination of necessary support activities to allow timely and economical completion of production commitments, in line with the Companys business objectives
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain and manage MRP/ Safety Stock for Highland Facility
o Run MRP Daily, responsible for translating the mechanical recommendations of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) into executable decisions
o Inspect (MRP) recommendations and implement. Approve acceptance or rejection of MRP recommendations. Review various reports to determine validity of MRP recommendations based on material availability, inventory levels, lead times, etc. Initiate activity to allocate stock, purchase materials and internally manufacture material.
o Communicate with production team to ensure on timely execution of the Plan orders
o Interpret reports and execute appropriate activities to advance, delay or cancel previously scheduled materials. Analyze requirements and apply judgment to determine if MRP recommendations are correct for planning factors such as EOQs and make/buy decisions
o Minimize excess inventories. Coordinate and monitor cross-departmental planning and scheduling efforts needed for maintaining internal build and delivery schedules.
o Determine rescheduling and/or re-sizing orders. Determine possible use of Product Support Parts
o Monitor and maintain different reports within the planner scope
o Support PLM and Forecasting activities
Requirements
Keen analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills and abilities
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proficient use of spreadsheet, presentation, database structures, business objects or similar reporting tool and operating system software
Working knowledge of SAP
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Education / Experience
Bachelors degree or Equivalent
1 year of analytic and organizational experience in support of planning activities
Experience in supply chain and manufacturing is a must (Knowledge of MRP)

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