About this role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out the planning activities; a nalyze and implement production and material requirements to meet customer order schedules and collaborate with various company departments to make sure all customer orders ship out on time.
- Maintain MRP accuracy through the analysis and verification of inventory and material back flushing. Review and expedite MRP messages and coordinate material demand signals with purchasing.
- Schedule work-in-process throughout the plant to execute a cost effective and efficient production process.
- Review MRP systems and supporting information to determine machine capacity load and existing demand capacity.
- Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
- Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner.
- Analyze and implement production strategies to help resolve customer delivery date move up and push outs.
- Ensure timely communication within the department, company, and other stakeholders.
- Communicates
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Maintain excellent communication, cooperation, and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company.
- Participates in the annual physical inventory process as needed.
- Create and adjust production schedules based on customer orders and manufacturing capacity.
Qualifications
A BA or BS Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or other related business field with three to five years work experience. Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements. Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system. Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques. Effectively communicates both verbal and written. Must be a committed team player. Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus. This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and action. Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook required. Business Central ERP experience preferred.