Within a manufacturing environment, forecast, plan and schedule assigned products to meet customers’ needs in the most timely and efficient manner. Meet customer service level objectives and planned inventory objectives.
Requirements
- Ensure accurate planning parameters are set in planning systems - GAINS, Oracle.
- MRP/ERP system knowledge
- Oracle Experience
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the flow of externally procured materials from the supplier into the factory for assigned products ensuring inventory optimization and flow of material.
- Plan all purchased and manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach. EOQ, min/max, fixed days, Kanban, MRP, etc.
- Ensure accurate planning parameters are set in planning systems - GAINS, Oracle.
- Schedule manufacturing orders and ensure customer requirements are met.
- Give work direction and prioritize schedules on the shop floor.
- Use GAINS to create, adjust, and maintain product and component forecast to drive the Oracle planning system while analyzing supply and demand.
- Report on areas such as inventory and service levels.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred or 4+ years of proven planning experience working in manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
- Registered and working towards APICS CPIM certification if Bachelor’s degree is not in Logistics and Supply Chain Planning field
- Knowledge of Supply Chain and lean manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Plan in place to enroll in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field and willing to complete Bachelor’s degree
- Good written and verbal communication skills
