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We have an outstanding Contract position for aPlanner/Schedulerto join a leading Company located in theVan Nuys, CAsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $26 - $30

Plans and prepares production materials, travelers, and work orders. Evaluates shortages and notifies of any potential problem if required.

Responsibilities :

+ On a daily basis , reviews material availability in the ERP/MRP system to plan actions in support of production releases to the MPS schedule

+ Responsible for reviewing requirements for production's master schedule (12 weeks out) and reviewing the current forecast for corresponding items

+ Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production orders and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials and production orders to meet production requirements

+ Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy

+ Confirms and releases work orders, including verification of material availability and reissuance of materials based on unexpected yield variances

+ Prepares and issues production paperwork, revises and reschedules shop orders in LN when necessary

+ Works with the Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling to obtain on-time delivery of products

+ Coordinate with production on any changes to schedules

+ Directs or instructs the expeditor of products that are required to be sent to a finished goods shipment or required follow-up for any products

+ Reviews procured items and releases expedited requests to purchasing if material is required urgently

+ Coordinates subcontracted orders and creates all required paperwork

+ Requests physical counts of raw material and work-in-process (WIP) inventory, identifying and solving inventory variances

+ Works with all teams involved in ensuring timely assessment of failed products in incoming Inspection or Production inspection, and addresses any planning-related issues

+ Works with department personnel, including Material Handlers, production, and buyers, resolving material availability issues as they arise

+ Works with the warehouse in order to expedite the release of items into the production floor

+ Reviews and takes any actions requested from the MRB findings and squawks

+ Works with the Development Planning group in order to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or any Design Changes

+ Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings

+ Entry-level job with little or no prior relevant work experience

+ Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks

+ Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy

+ Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures

Basic Hiring Criteria :

+ High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in production planning are required

+ Windows Operating system and Windows Office proficiency are required

+ Knowledge in Drawing Applications and an understanding of drawings is required

+ Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required

Desired Qualifications :

+ College degree is preferred (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or a related field) or comparable experience

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance