Senior Production Control Planner-Louisville, Kentucky
BAE SystemsJob Description
BAE Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Production Control Planner to support our Louisville, Kentucky facility. BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, providing military vehicles and weapons systems to the United States and its allies.
As a Production Control Planner you will:
Works under general direction and guidance of the Department Manager/Supervisor and b
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e responsible for all inventory planning and scheduling of manufactured and/or subcontractor provided parts through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to support tooling, prototype, and/or production manufacturing. Provides information to Materials Leader, and Government Property Administrator as needed. Familiar with a variety of the organizational concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as, a complete understanding of material planning and inventory control. This position relies on experience and judgment in inventory to organize, plan and accomplish department objectives with a wide degree of creativity and latitude expected to fulfill a variety of duties.
Responsibilities:
• Reviews/analyzes system MRP/ERP and other output reports and on-line screens to determine valid requirements, taking into consideration excess on-hand/work-in-process (WIP) material; approves/releases valid replenishment orders in a timely manner resulting in a steady/level flow to manufacturing.
• Maintains valid part order policies, modifier, safety stock, issue codes and commodity codes as applicable; ensures applicable information is correctly assigned in Product Structure File.
• Evaluates component lead-times compatible with the material management system; assists with resolving out-of-sync lead-times with manufacturing.
• Prevents anticipated shortages by utilizing shortage report and simulated pick lists; takes action required to clear part shortages (i.e. expediting, material transfers, substitutions, etc.).
• Monitors and maintains order due dates to ensure validity.
• Participate in re-negotiating due date expectations with internal customers to ensure on time delivery of product.
• Reviews work for machines/work centers to maximize throughput, resource utilization, machine/labor efficiencies, and/or service level.
• May assist with the development of project material strategies in order to maintain minimum inventory investment by maximizing turns as well as prudent planning during contract start-ups and change implementation; helps to identify situations that will reduce excess/obsolete inventory.
• Coordinates and maintains "as-built" configuration through the use of appropriate change management tools.
• Interfaces frequently with Procurement, Subcontract Managers/Administrators, Engineering Support and Manufacturing as well as other LOB plant personnel to acquire components.
• Upon request, retrieves computer download files and development spreadsheets for performing "what if" analysis and compiling data in support of business/material decisions.
• Monitors status of actual performance to plan (both schedule and manpower).
• Provides up-to-date KPI data and analyzes and recommends necessary corrective actions.
• Provides support to Material Planners, Material Control Specialists/Attendants and Material Coordinators to facilitate continuous improvement with respect to material flow process.
• Participates in establishing priorities for and coordinating transitional activities in support of new product production, equipment moves, and new process implementation, etc.
• Participates in the development of capacity and manpower plans (direct labor); both short-term production plans with associated manpower requirements and long-term manpower plans for annual budgeting process.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervis