Production Planner II

Job Summary: The Production Planner II will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule.

Purchase a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply.

Negotiate and award purchase orders.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Monitor and report on aging of Production Orders in WIP.


* Monitor and report shortage quantities affecting WIP and Production Order Release.


* Monitor and report SRU and LRU on time completions.


* On-time review of Planned Orders due for release.


* On-time release of production orders not held up due to shortages.


* Support daily shortage and other manufacturing coordination meetings.


* Monitor second issues of material to WIP.


* Ensure paperwork accuracy of Production Orders prior to release for kitting activity.


* Maintenance of open Production Orders as required.


* Monitor MRP signals for manufactured items and ensure prompt action.


* Support periodic WIP floor audits, including reconciliation.


* Support Warehouse 41 inventory accuracy counts, including reconciliation.


* Participate in Process Improvement activities.


* Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
+ Action all messages generated by MRP, including release of Production Orders, Reschedule and Cancellation.
+ Maintenance of Production Orders, including red-lining.
+ Manually firm-plan Planned Production Orders, as needed, to level load floor capacity.
+ Maintain item ordering and planning data.
+ Send material in kit of piece fashion outside of ESA Fort Worth to support Outside Production Orders.
+ Prioritize receipts of material needed to meet MRP schedules.


* Business Relationships:
+ Program Managers
+ Project Managers
+ Master Production Scheduling
+ Engineering Configuration Management
+ Procurement Management and Group
+ Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving Group
+ Manufacturing Directors
+ Information Technology Baan Administrator

Education, Experience, License, or Certification:


* Bachelor's degree preferred


* 5+ years' experience

Skills and Abilities:


* Knowledge of manufacturing electronic components.


* Experienced in a production order process.


* Experience in a warehouse business environment.


* Analytical aptitude.


* Good inter-personal skills.


* Ability to use software application as needed.

#LI-HA1 Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:



* Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off


* Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future


* Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness ...