Job Description

Position : Supply chain specialist

Location : Irvine, CA, 92618

Duration : 8 Months

Shift : Mon – Fri 8 am – 4 pm

Job Description:

The Materials Planner is responsible for Understands and supports the planning, ordering, scheduling and

tracking of customer material requirements in order to meet and/or exceed delivery provisions and

production schedules, may also include NPI planning as needed. Plan, schedule and expedite material

releases for the product line. Schedule production lines through the MRP system. Manage all inventory

levels to reach plant & divisional goals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Limit yourself to 8-12 statements)

2. List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results) which must be

accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above.

 Reviews customer demand, plant capacity and inventory to develop schedules that meet production

requirements

 Plans and releases work orders as required to meet customer demand while maintaining optimum lead

time and inventory level

 Develops, maintains, and presents lines of balance on program deliveries.

 Analyzes and interprets pertinent inventory information and data to determine current production status.

 Works closely with production team to monitor work order progress. Anticipates impact of future

requirements and provides adjustments in scheduling as needed

 Prints drawings and creates job packs from MRP system output for use by the floor as required.

 Ensures job packs are handled and released to the floor according to standards and policy

 Drives production execution by prioritizing production with program deliveries

 Provides the Program Management team with manufacturing due dates and advanced notice of

shipping delay information when needed for new programs.

 Drives shortage meetings with a cross functional team and expedites material where required to meet

shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements

 Analyzes data and system information to prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend

actions to ensure optimal execution (production and new programs as needed).

 Interacts with Program Managers and Customers to provide multiple schedule scenarios to match

program requirements with internal and external capabilities

 Maintains planning parameters in the MRP system to ensure all planning and scheduling strategies are

accurately planned and reflected in ERP system

 Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives

 Complies with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment

 Maintains and reports out assigned metrics such as work order on time to release (OTR), on time

delivery (OTD), aged work in progress (WIP), etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

 Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics,

stockroom operations or shipping / receiving

 No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Irvine, CA

will be considered for this position.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $32.56 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Speak with the employer
+91 781-487-1488

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