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Level 3 Production Planner
Join the King of Prussia, PA Enterprise Planning team! We are seeking a detail-oriented level 3 Production Planner to join our team. This is a business-critical role that engages cross-functionally with Manufacturing Program Managers, Shop Management, and other teams to facilitate the successful execution of our program requirements. You will be responsible for reviewing production schedules and coordinating with colleagues for timely demand load and procurement process execution. You will also be responsible for the planning functions associated with items manufactured at the site and for collaborating closely with cross-functional team members to achieve operational excellence. The successful applicant for this role must be comfortable working in several systems including (but not limited to) SAP, Excel, and Tableau.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Work with key stakeholders for assigned scope to ensure pre-requisite parts, materials, work instructions, etc, are available prior to scheduled start in production
• Support release process for “make” assembly requirements and firm plans in SAP as needed (works closely with Manufacturing Program Managers and Enterprise Planning Colleagues)
• Routinely provide detailed status and support for assigned scope
• Maintain data integrity within the SAP MRP system to ensure adherence to metric requirements
• Take an active role in continuously improving planning methods, processes and tools
• Production order release, monitoring, and closure
• Facilitation of kit creation and delivery
• Material Master creation and management
• Manufacturing Bill of Material review
• Monitoring and recording of material usage
• Exception message monitoring and control
• Conduct floor stock availability and expiration date audits
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Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.
