Material Planner I Urgent

Under direct supervision, perform the planning activities associated with supporting Production and Completion requirements within an MRP/ERP environment. Audit and maintain planning information and associated part/material attributes within applicable systems and databases. Respond to changes in schedules and changes resulting from bill of material modifications. Communicate resulting schedule changes to procurement and operations personnel when appropriate. Responsibilities may include working closely with all levels of personnel within Aircraft Companies and approved suppliers.

Essential Functions:

• Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times, and corporate inventory objectives/policies.
• Ensure all data elements that impact the planning and supply chain are maintained within lead times, service levels, receiving/carrying costs, etc.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for new items, unique items and existing items that have reached reorder points.
• Coordinate with Product Support, Manufacturing Engineering, House Shops, and purchasing to expedite parts in support of Operations and Aircraft Company's Customers.
• Analyze shortage situations and determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Monitor and assist in the identification of excess inventory. Assist in determining whether the excess is subject to re-distribution or disposal. Maintain proper part disposition for tracking purposes.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports pertaining to the current status of inventory and overall customer service level.
• Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analysis for a buyer or planner and communicate changes as required.

Additional Functions:

• Identify components with a high level of demand variability, analyze options, and prepare recommendations for management approval.
• Follow safety, 6S, and quality requirements in every phase of assigned duties.
• Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to ensure inventory and in-stock material is the optimum qty required. to support the operation.
• Analyze and resolve issues to maximize customer service at the lowest total cost.
• Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments to follow-up, expedite, and coordinate parts.
• Develop an understanding and establish an experience base in the Aircraft Company's Materials processes and procedures.
• Develop an investigative and analytical mindset.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Entry level.
• Related experience in manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management.

Other Requirements:

• Requires extensive PC experience and knowledge of automated systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate personal computers; experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel,.
• MS PowerPoint
• SAP experience is desired but not required.