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Form of workWorks under general direction and guidance of the Department Manager/Supervisor and is responsible for all planning and scheduling of manufactured and/or subcontractor provided parts through the following systems: Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) to support tooling, prototype, and/or production manufacturing. Provides direction to Material Coordinators and Material Control Specialists. This position relies on experience and judgment to organize, plan and accomplish department objectives with a wide degree of creativity and latitude expected to fulfill a variety of duties. Reviews and analyzes inputs to include, but not limited to: Engineering Requisitions (ER), Engineering Orders (EO), Tool Requests, and Maintenance Work orders to assist with internal customer requests and needs. Participates in activities required to fulfill customer expectations to include creating part masters, creating/manipulating BOM/Order bills, developing/initiating part acquisitions (make, buy, transfer, GFM) and control strategies, as well as, shipping of components. Reviews/analyzes Oracle requirements or other output reports and on-line screens to determine valid requirements, taking into consideration excess on-hand/work-in-process (WIP) material; approves/releases valid replenishment orders in a timely manner resulting in a steady/level flow to manufacturing. Maintains valid part order policies, modifier, safety stock, issue codes and commodity codes as applicable; ensures applicable information is correctly assigned in Product Structure File. Evaluates component lead-times compatible with the material management system; assists with resolving out-of-sync lead-times with manufacturing. Prevents anticipated shortages by utilizing shortage report and simulated pick lists; takes action required to clear part shortages (i.e. expediting, material transfers, substitutions, etc.). Monitors and maintains order due dates to ensure validity.
Participates in re-negotiating due date expectations with internal customers to ensure on time delivery of product. Reviews work for machines/work centers to maximize throughput, resource utilization, machine/labor efficiencies, and/or service level. May assist with the development of project material strategies in order to maintain minimum inventory investment by maximizing turns as well as prudent planning during contract start-ups and change implementation; helps to identify situations that will reduce excess/obsolete inventory. Coordinates and maintains "as-built" configuration through the use of appropriate change management tools. Interfaces frequently with Procurement, Sub Contract Managers/Administrators, Engineering Support and Manufacturing. Provides up-to-date KPI data and analyzes and recommends necessary corrective actions. Participates in establishing priorities for and coordinating transitional activities in support of new product production, equipment moves, and new process implementation, etc. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. May direct the work of less senior personnel. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
