Material Control Planner

Job Purpose

Material Control Planner responsible for planning and managing changes to ensure correct inventory levels for assigned Make-In-House materials. Primary objective will be assisting Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams achieve timely delivery of materials to the stock room and production line in support of the Master Production Schedule. Strong, efficient use of SAP ERP Demand and Supply, and Master Data.

Key Accountabilities

1. POC for ERP functionality and configuration changes that impact make in house components for SCM
2. Systematically converts planned orders, creates unplanned and releases Production Orders in accordance with the approved master production schedule. Ensure material availability, manage and maintain Production Order data, schedule orders and release strategies to encompass LT for kitting and staging. Assist in coordination of MBOM changes to released production orders. 
3. Liaison for Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams for expediting of material shortages, receipts and delivery
4. Coordinate sequence release and manage staging area for positional moves. Assist with management of “Positional Closure” and SCOA audits
5. Support the Materials Planning team in various capacities such as forecasting, inventory management, data analysis, report development, and master data maintenance
6. Periodically review material consumption to optimize procurement parameters, adjust re-order points, and safety stocks based on the materials planning strategy. Ensuring the order levels are always in support of the consumption pattern
7. Liaison for manufacturing for management of VMI and consumables, assisting in coordination of replenishing inventory, assist in coordination of scheduling Hardware Kits for positional moves
8. Work with the shops to prioritize production orders and provide on time delivery dates
9. Assist in providing Line of Balance for critical parts
10. Provide technical support in identifying and resolving supply chain issues that may preclude our ability to manufacture and deliver aircrafts
11. Recommends enhancements to existing SAP transactions and participates in evaluation, testing, and implementation of SAP upgrades and enhancements

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

1. Bachelor degree preferred or years of experience
2. 6 – 10 years of experience as Material Control Planner or related experience and have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above mentioned tasks.
3. Strong oral and written communication.
4. Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize work schedule.
5. Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel)
6. Ability to multi-task.
7. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 25 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.