Job Description
General Overview Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Career Stream: Planning & Inventory(SCM_PNIV) Role: Associate Job Title: Planning Associate Job Code: ASS-SCM-PLAN Band: Level 06 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Summary Entry Level during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department/s/divisions goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members engages in routine exchanges of information interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Provides entry-level professional support in the planning of a production schedule for a designated product(s). Consolidates customer forecasts performs Master Production Schedule (MPS) / Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) inputting and validation. Has responsibility for parameter management and reporting for designated products. Ensures alignment of customer purchase orders with production scheduling. Assists with product End-of-Life analysis and development of action plans. Coordinates shop order releases and materials kitting requirements. Identifies parts shortages and works with appropriate people to expedite material and/or approve material substitution. Tracks shipments according to commit date to customer
