Jr. Material Planner

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Assists/performs functions to plan, coordinate, control and direct activities involving the scheduling and release of engineering and production orders, the requisitioning of manufactured and purchased parts and the maintaining of effective inventory control records that include ensuring inventory system procedures and accuracy with Material Planner.  Plans and executes production scheduling activities, sets up shop orders for assembly, including pick lists, stock orders and required material to fulfill customer order requirements.  Participates in the Sales and Operations process.  Adjusts work schedule as necessary to meet special order requirements.  Interacts with purchasing and manufacturing management to meet customer requirements and company strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but not limited to):

• Production Materials Planning
  • Manage MRP
    • Complete part masters to reflect current purchasing / manufacturing practices.
    • Complete bills of material to reflect current manufacturing practices (i.e.; adjust for yields, A/R.
    • Ensure routings reflect current manufacturing practices.
  • Expedite late or critical orders to ensure on-time delivery and minimal delays to production schedules.
  • Manage material allocations for shop orders and customer requirements.
  • Work closely with Sales and Manufacturing to communicate any shortages that may affect the release of shop orders or impact customer deliveries.
• Production Scheduling
  • Generate shop order packages and release to the stockroom for picking and issue.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing to determine the best location for the assembly of each shop order.  Cost, capability, current loading and time availability are factors to be considered.
  • Expedite completion of shop orders, at all locations.
  • Generate and manage all plating orders.
• Inventory Management
  • Manage the cycle count program to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of counts. 
  • Ensure sufficient supplies of ‘floor stock’ materials.
  • Manage planned receipts to optimize inventory levels (push / pull, as required)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

High School Diploma or GED.  A minimum of two (2) years or more of demonstrated experience in inventory operations and control.  Ability to communicate clearly, both written and oral; ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to be persuasive.  Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, routings, decisions. Basic math skills required with emphasis on the ability to compute rates, ratios and percentage.  Proficient with computers, including Microsoft office applications Knowledge of a MRP system is preferred. Knowledge of APIC’s materials management concepts and principles, MRP calculations, capacity planning, production planning and shop floor controls, preferred.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make decisions in a timely manner.

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range : $18.00   - $22.00  

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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