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Job Title: Production Material Planner

Department: Production Planning

Wage Classification: Salary

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for production planning, scheduling, and expediting activities for given product class or classes in a dynamic complex manufacturing environment.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate and analyze demand affecting ERP and MRP planning logic.

• Proactively identify potential demand errors or irregularities and facilitate problem solving for resolution.

• Consider sales forecast and capacity when developing production schedules.

• Participate and support the sales forecast process.

• Create and utilize targeted item forecast for special events to drive correct demand for production, launch and purchasing.

• Manage part by part item planning parameters in ERP to drive order actions in support of planning activities and inventory level strategies.

• Plan production by creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules and or Work Orders using ERP/MRP functionality focusing on timing of material flow from beginning of the production cycle until final assembly is shipped to customer.

• Utilize Lean and Visual planning tools and strategies, driving visual planning systems and tasks to sustain those systems.

• Monitor daily schedule status and communicate scheduling delays or concerns that may affect customer on time delivery to appropriate levels in the organization.

• Collaborate with production leadership to ensure optimum productivity and timely completion of orders.

• Follow up with the production team to determine the status of schedules and materials, revising schedules as necessary to meet customer on time delivery.

• Participate in production huddles and team meetings

• Understand customer orders for assigned planning groups and be the mediator between the customer and production.

• Work with Sales on appropriate communication with external customers.

• Manage customer portals per customer specific requirements as role requires.

• Monitor and report on Customer Scorecard metrics and facilitate appropriate corrective action where deemed required.

• Understand, comply, and support all required trade compliance activity and specific supporting activities related to planning and customer relationship management.

• Participate in product launch and changes, working closely with other teams to facilitate change management timing and the procurement of material affected by said change.

• Effectively manage launches/changes to eliminate or minimize scrap or reworked parts.

• Monitor and identify supplier material shortages and coordinate with suppliers and buyers to resolve late deliveries or lead time challenges.

• Utilize ERP, subsequent reports, and tools to identify and resolve material constraints.

• Work with Purchasing on vendor delivery strategies to support production readiness.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities, independently or in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED

• 1-2 years planning experience, preferably in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Performance that reflects RAMI Core Values: Positive Attitude, Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Integrity and Teamwork.

• Core math skills supporting the planning process as defined by company standards.

• Proficient computer knowledge and ability; Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook, ERP systems and others as role scope requires.

• Ability to gain knowledge and understanding of RAMI product, processes, and customer specific requirements.

• Capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic change environment and drive the necessary intensity that environment requires.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Analytical problem-solving skills.

• Highly dependable, motivated, and self-driven with excellent attendance.

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and problem solving, formal and informal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional work environment on the product floor and office environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly; sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, twist and occasionally will be required to, kneel, lift, or move objects of 50 pounds or less with or without assistance.