Analyst 2, Production Planning (contract to hire) - LPB36835 Details

TechData Service Company, LLC - San Jose, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company: Medical Device Company

Title: Analyst 2, Production Planning

Contract to Hire: 1 year and interest to hire at the end

Description:

  • temp to hire
  • onsite worker
  • Max Bill rate $49
  • Work hours – Start time flexible between 7 and 8, 8 hours per day
  • Interviews: Let’s start with Phone, if good then will have them come in to meet the other planners.

**Candidates must have the following**
At least 1 year experience with MRP/ERP system
Experience using MRP system to plan parts
Experience planning parts that have expiration dating
Experience scheduling work centers

Job Summary

Responsible for executing the production plan through timely production scheduling, coordination and effective utilization of available resources. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, more detailed instructions on new assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reviews MRP and ensures timely and accurate planning/scheduling of product to support the plan. Develops and monitors detailed, achievable production schedules. Maintains accuracy of scheduling system from initial input of work order data through on-going maintenance, to completion and closure.
2. Proposes modification to planning guidelines as needed to provide for minimum inventory investment consistent with production objectives and constraints imposed by the manufacturing process.
3. Recommends process improvements to Planning process/system that are not in-line with the current requirements of OPS. Able to lead a Planning process improvement team with guidance.
4. Participates fully in a multi-functional process improvement teams and represents Planning’s interest in the process. These would include CI teams as well as System upgrade teams such as Everest.
5. Initiates action plans to prevent occurrence of problems which may delay timely planning, and follows up on their completion.
6. Maintains accuracy of assigned data fields in material planning system
7. Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements. Participates as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
8. Promotes a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
9. Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge and Skills

  • A Thorough knowledge of operational logic and use of MRP, inventory control, production scheduling, and capacity planning. Knowledge should be equivalent to attainment of APICS certification.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Effective problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
  • Basic math skills
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Basic Word skills
  • Intermediate understanding of SAP ERP systems

Education and Experience

  • Typically requires a BA in a related discipline and five years experience in production control, inventory control, and/or manufacturing, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Industry Title

Analyst 2, Production Planning
Shift

1st Shift

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Management Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Company's website:

  • www.techdataservice.com

Work Remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

Posted on : 3 years ago