Manufacturing Project Planner

A Talascend client in the Houston, Texas area has a need for a Project Planner for a long term assignment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, schedules, monitors, executes and controls key support functions, manufacturing sources and suppliers to meet scheduled shipments in a quality and cost effective manner.
Monitors and schedules the flow of materials, components, assemblies, and inventory.
Performs detailed inventory analyses and addresses problems in an effort to keep system data accuracy high, excess inventory minimized, and manufacturing and fabrication plans on schedule.
Works without regular direct supervision.
Works on semi-complex products that may require some new engineering and design and may be larger in scope.
Conducts broad-scope inventory analyses, and able to make decisions or recommendations based on that analyses.
Executes inventory analysis and supports inventory utilization and availability through management of Safety Stock, procurement lots and master data with minimal assistance from the Planning Lead or Manager.
Adapts quickly to perform other roles within Planning department with little instruction and oversight.
Regularly interfaces with Materials department, Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication and Project teams when making decisions or resolving issues requiring creative solutions.
May be required to lead small groups of planners and other functions in specific planning and problem-solving activities and Process Improvement efforts.
Identifies improvement opportunities and suggests solutions to issues related to or including Material Planning and execution.
Assist in implementation of process improvement efforts once approved by the necessary management teams.
Provides direction to other functions within organization (Fabrication team, Engineering, project teams, supply chain, etc.) on proper execution of Project or Fabrication Scope and engineering activities as it relates to production.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience performing inventory analysis, supply/demand analysis and reconciliation, and/or manufacturing/materials planning, scheduling, production control or procurement with working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Thorough knowledge of typical procurement, manufacturing and fabrication processes, as well as a thorough understanding of typical ERP system capabilities, inputs, and outputs.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing routings and identify when changes need to be made.
• Understands BOM structures and supply/demand information related to sales order items.
• Understands system shortage reports and accurately ascertains critical path issues preventing on time delivery to Project requirement dates.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong negotiation skills in order to interact with suppliers and co-workers.
•  Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high volume environment.
• PC skills including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Intermediate SAP system experience and understanding in manufacturing and procurement.