Production Planner

Job Title : Planner / Scheduler I

Location : Van Nuys, CA

Zip Code : 91406

Duration : 6 Months

Pay Rate : $26-30 / hour

Keyword's : #VanNuysjobs; #Schedulerjobs.

Start Date : Immediate

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Duties :

• On a daily basis reviews material availability in ERP / MRP system to plan actions in support of production releases to MPS schedule;
• Responsible for reviewing requirement for production"s master schedule (12wks out) and reviewing 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 Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products;
• Coordinate with production any changes to schedules; Directs or instructs expeditor of products that are required to be sent to finished goods shipment or required follow up for any products;
• Reviews procured items and releases expedite request to purchasing if material is required urgently;
• Coordinates sub-contracted 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 involve ensuring timely assessment of failed product 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 warehouse in order to expedite release of items into the production floor;
• Reviews and takes any actions requested from MRB findings and squawks;
• Works with 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.

Experience : 1-3 years experience in production planning are required.

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

Other Skills : Windows Operating system and Windows Office proficiency is required; Knowledge in Drawing Applications and understanding of drawings is required. Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.