Planner I (NH)

Planner / Scheduler 
(Location: Nashua, NH area)

*Keys to the job:
Candidate needs to be able to work independently, and be proficient with MRP and ERP systems. Experience with/knowledge of PCBs and/or PCBA and/or electronics is preferred. Previous experience working in a supply chain environment is preferred.

*** Manager is seeking candidates with strong Oracle, Excel and Planning experience -- specifically how to use Oracle's Master Scheduling feature related to ERP and Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM).

Job Description: 

Provide proper flow of PCBA schedule/plan and finished goods stock, shipment to achieve customer satisfaction, production, inventory. Must meet metrics such as Quality, OTD goals. Seeking expertise in all aspects of materials, planning including build plans and various MRP/ERP systems. Uses communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure on time order delivery which serves a variety of customers.

Job Responsibilities:
• Manage/Track all PCBA, production schedule tied to another client facility, WIP and finished goods inventories. Update and maintain the commit dates from the PCC facility in the ERP system.
• Create and maintain the requisition plan resulting in the ISOs between the two facilities to support customer project and point in time demand
• Attend Daily Production Meeting
• Review MRP requirement and available reports to determine specific PCBA material supply needs.
• Monitoring and report to manager weekly metrics including, on time delivery, MRP trend tracking, process improvement plan and high/lowlight
• Attend MRB review meeting as required
• Manage and maintain the status of the outside process jobs, between other client sites.
• Partnering with internal warehouse, Quality, Engineering and production to communicate changes in material demand, facilitate effective material/WIP movement, and maintain appropriate level load plan
• Communication of priorities to all respective departments to ensure all internal/external goals and objectives are met
• Minimize risk of exposure to excess /overstock finish goods
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a supply chain or manufacturing environment with production/planning duties.
* Must have strong Planning, Excel, and Oracle experience.
* Must know how to use Oracle's Master Scheduling feature related to ERP and Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM).
• Experience with logistical planning and scheduling of time sensitive and high priority projects
• Strong experience with Excel and ERP systems.
*Experience with FactoryLogix (a PCB software package) experience preferred, Lean DNA a plus.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical mind with an affinity to problem solving
• Flexible: Comfortable working in ambiguous situations with limited guidance from Manager.
* Possesses a positive questioning attitude, able and willing to dive into the why.