The Planner will be responsible for maintaining delivery performance to both external & internal customers, ensuring that piece parts are launched to the shop floor in good time to meet all specified programs. Equally important is the management of Stock and WIP, keeping these to a minimum.
Job Responsibilities:
Order book management and the provision of forecast dates
Inventory Management and control
MRP planning parameter maintenance
Shipping of product to Customer (internal & external)
Achieving OTD
Product expediting through machine shop and assembly cells
Co-ordinate supply chain both internally and externally
Creating shipping lists
Direct customer liaison (internal & external)
Attend meetings and assist in setting plans and priorities for teams
Acting upon information discussed and implemented during meetings
Create reports to establish priority of workload and assemblies
Develop & maintain close working relationship with purchasing to ensure continuity of external parts supply
Assisting in stores responsibilities,
Issuing of parts against the appropriate material requests
Receiving and checking components against incoming documentation
Lean materials management and understand lean principles
Skills and Knowledge
Clear understanding of MRP systems and planning parameters
Clear understanding of inventory control and supply chain management
MFG-Pro knowledge advantageous but training will be given
Knowledge of traceability processes
Experience in Kanban systems
Good communication and influencing skills required
IT Literate - Microsoft office experience (Word/Excel, including ability to analyse data in MS Excel)