Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for the execution of all production planning, inventory control activities, and customer support of a product line. They will plan and schedule the assigned products to ensure customer needs are met in the most efficient and timely manner for on-time deliveries. They also schedule and coordinate material through the entire manufacturing cycle using the latest techniques and technologies.
What you will do:

• Perform diversified duties involving the coordination, issuance, movement, and control of materials for the manufacturing areas

• Structure and maintain bills of materials for new products in the MRP system

• Work from an open order list, repetitive schedules, and sample requests in conjunction with area leaders to meet schedule requirements on orders and special requirements
• Coordinate with Final Assembly and Components Departments and adjust the schedule to meet day-to-day requirements and established priorities
• Review schedule delays and conflicts with area leaders and make any necessary adjustments.
• Draw up a master schedule to establish the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
• Establish and maintain good relations with customers and internal stakeholders such as Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, Sales, outside processors, Accounting, and administration through telephone, email, data, and correspondence involved in processing customer inquiries and orders
• Evaluate and analyze MRP output reports (sales orders to be scheduled, stock status, etc.) to accomplish the effective issuance of materials to the manufacturing floor; Initiate appropriate action based on evaluation and analysis
• In conjunction with Line Leaders / Manufacturing Manager, plan capacity of assigned areas, as needed
• Analyze plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to optimize load for each production line/cell
• Analyze transaction errors and coordinate cycle counts as necessary to perform corrections to maintain inventory accuracy; pursue root cause resolutions and troubleshoot root causes of any negative inventory balances
• Coordinate and adjust production workloads to meet customer/build requirements and balance the workloads in departments
• Maintain valid due dates on all production orders
• Evaluate schedule conflicts relative to accomplishing 100% on-time performance
• Coordinate on-time delivery and replenishment of materials to assigned work cells
• Proactively communicate parts shortages to appropriate personnel, and expedite purchased parts through Purchasing, when necessary
• Prepare special reports on the status of production; communicate with others regarding the availability of material being processed in other areas, essential to maintaining schedules
• Identify and implement best business material planning strategies to support Corporate and divisional objectives to provide AMETEK a competitive advantage in all areas of the supply chain
• Define, drive, and implement process improvements and systems improvements for materials activities
• Provide timely and accurate results to streamline and improve processes
• Support new product development from concept stage through successful product launch
• Manage inventory to ensure line objectives are met and align with company objectives

• Manage surplus and obsolete inventory and actively dispose of inventory, if required
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Materials Management
• At least 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, problems, and ideas to various levels within the organization
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is required: material/production control and basic lean manufacturing concepts, etc.
• Proficiency in utilizing MRP is a must; experience with ORACLE preferred
• Solid understanding of planning principles and an ability to negotiate effectively is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
• APICS Certification desired

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Compensation
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
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