Production Planning (New Grad - Lynchburg, VA)
Job Description:
· Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet customer contractual delivery schedules
· Utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to input Master Schedule build plans, track material availability, status kit readiness, release shop orders, and maintain all shop order records and inventory integrity
· Update and maintain make items lead times within MRP system
· Manage floor stock of program components
· Work jointly with Manufacturing and Quality teams to execute build schedule and address any issues in a timely manner
· Work with Materials Planners to proactively manage the schedule and material dock dates to ensure accuracy of planning
· Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to program team based on status of hardware through Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related degree
· GPA of 3.0 or greater
Preferred Skills:
· Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning preferred.
· Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data
· Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational data bases.
· Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite
· Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner
· Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
· Proficient organization, conflict management, and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment