Production Planning Operations Analyst - Onsite

Location: Redmond, WA 98052
Pay Rate: $30.00/hr. - $34.66/hr.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Shift (if applicable): 1st - M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Description/Comment:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Develops and implements production build plans by considering sales order priorities, material availability, cost, and production capacity. Partners with Production leadership to maximize output and labor across multiple product lines.

Working under minimal supervision, this position has frequent use and/or application of industry principles, theories, and concepts of production planning and requires general knowledge of industry standards. In this position the person is expected to solve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Takes initiative and leads actions to ensure customer delivery requirements both internal and external are met.

* Analyze sales orders within the planning lead time to ensure material is available to fulfill scheduled orders.

* Utilize MRP/supplier visualization (SV), and work with Procurement to ensure accurate material availability dates.

* Maintain sales order due dates to align with expected material availability and capacity limitations.

* Collaborate with Customer Services/Order Entry teams for revised priorities and rescheduling if orders are not fulfilled within the appropriate time frame.

* Collaborate with Operations Project Coordinators and Material Coordinators to effectively manage engineering change implementations on the production lines.

* Actively participate in material allocations between production and aftermarket demands.

* Performs analysis that highlights trends, drivers, and issues with Production planning. Leads counter measures to resolve issues.

* Actively engages as a planning representative on the cross-functional project teams.

* Utilize planning tools to effectively and efficiently create tactical inventory and supply solutions.

* Support Production Supervisor and Leads in root-cause analysis activities related to production.

* May train, mentor and supervise junior planners

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent

* 4 years of relevant experience

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* APICS Certification

* QAD / SAP experience and application

* Advanced skill level required for Excel and Word. Intermediate skills required for PowerPoint

* Demonstrated planning, analytical, attention to detail, and organizational skills

* Exhibits positive people skills, and a team approach to problem solving

* Business System application knowledge in Sales Order management, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, ERP / MRP, and Procurement

* Effective written and oral communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Office and light industrial environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.