Standard Job Description

Performs the Make, Buy and / or Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions. Performs one or more multiple manufacturing activities within various manufacturing functions. Maintains production systems integrity to drive inventory optimization to minimize cost. Expedites and optimizes material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements. Coordinates with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control on make parts, analyzes and controls production schedule and capacity requirements, executes the plan, provides timely status and expedites or works around plans to preserve schedule. Coordinates with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Procurement and Operations Management to determine appropriate time phased plan for procured parts and executes processes to ensure deliverables meet production schedule requirements. Maintains MRP parameters including lead times and lot sizes and coordinates with Engineering and Change Board Rep to make the associated changes to the BOM.

You will be a Manufacturing Planner (Second Shift) for our Operations team in Archbald, PA. Our team is responsible for planning and executing manufacturing operations to deliver high-quality products on time.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Planner, your responsibilities may include:

• Execute Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities to support production schedules and material flow
• Collaborate with various manufacturing functions, including Operations Management, Supply Chain Stakeholders, and Engineering to optimize production plans and capacity requirements
• Perform planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and maintain production system integrity, drive inventory optimization and minimize cost. This includes maintaining MRP parameters, including lead times and lot sizes, and coordinating with Engineering to update BOMs appropriately
• Coordinate with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control and execute production plans
• Analyze and control production schedules and capacity requirements to meet customer demands
• Expedite and prioritize workflow through the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of products
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Stakeholders to determine time-phased plans for procured parts

Why Join Us

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to join our Operations team in Archbald, PA. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving inventory optimization, minimizing costs, and ensuring seamless material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements. If you have a passion for planning and analysis, and a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with 3 years of related professional level experience or 1 year of experience with a related Masters degree

• Experience with SAP or equivalent MRP system

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, and supply chain principles

• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel skills

• Must be able to work outside of normal operating hours, as required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Desired Skills

• Degree focused in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• Lean Six Sigma Green belt trained and/or certified

• Strong interpersonal skills in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers

• Experience creating shipping documents

• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts

• Tableau Reporting/Data Analytics

• Experience with Apriso