Production Planner

BUSINESS: CIRCOR Pumps North America

LOCATION: Monroe, NC

DIRECT REPORTING: Supply Chain Planning Manager

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete Pumps delivery cycle. This position is on-site.

Principal Activities

• Create, own, and maintain an up-to-date detailed level Schedule for Products from baseline engineering timings to pack & ship including the creation of machine level schedules to aid production with priority lists and targets.
• Pulling of information from various departments to aid in the creation of detailed schedules.
• Liaise with the Bill of Materials (BOM) Specialists to confirm machine timings and routings.
• Assess impact on materials availability and production schedule from customer sales opportunities that may be affecting demand for product over and above the plan.
• Work with Purchasing to expedite, reschedule, or revise material shipments to avoid production disruptions while preserving ideal stock levels.
• Creation of recovery schedules in the event of missed deadlines to ensure material is still available for customers on the requirement date.
• Coordinate daily flow of materials to and from outside 3rd party organizations.
• Enter 3rd party purchase orders, process, and approve vendor invoices in systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and Quality department for resolution of outside vendor product issues.

• Creation of inventory stocking plans.
• Perform analysis of safety stock levels and recommend modifications with regular cadence.
• Update and maintain ERP/MRP system with production schedule dates and expected lead times.
• Create and Release shop order picking lists in line with production plans to ensure attainment of company goals of On Time Delivery and Past Due Order reduction.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within Work orders.

• Process Shop Scrap and rework transactions from the production process within systems.
• Develop Capacity planning methodologies and maintain accurate capacity planning data within the ERP/MRP systems.

• Identify areas of improvement for planning in the ERP system and work with IT on impact-based solutions.
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Lead production meetings for specific business site.
• Interact with customer care and sales personnel with respect to all aspects of customer order scheduling, expediting and quote requests.
• Performs other job-related duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience of working within a manufacturing environment using MRP/ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and information to drive decisions.

• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, continuous improvement minded and customer focused.
• Be a self-starter, a highly motivated person able to work independently in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential scheduling conflicts and provide effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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