Planner (12 month contract, Manufacturing, East) UID2268

Key Responsibilities Production & Material Planning Manage and maintain SAP work order release schedules to ensure materials are available on time for Manufacturing and Engineering. Reschedule and complete discrete jobs and no-charge work orders as required.

Perform pre-shortage analysis to improve component availability at the time of work order release. Conduct work order variance analysis and identify potential material or production issues. Review MRP execution and ensure the accuracy and integrity of planning information.

Reconcile supply and demand and validate master scheduling and Production Data Structure (PDS) requirements. Monitor material availability and provide timely updates on shortages, constraints, and recovery plans. Attend production meetings and provide updates on material shortage commit dates.

Work closely with work centers and shop floor teams to support production control activities. Engineering Change & Project Support Review and ensure appropriate disposition of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Prepare and maintain status reports for ECOs and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) in progress.

Work closely with Engineering teams to manage materials required for special engineering projects. Coordinate material requirements and planning activities to support engineering and manufacturing projects.

Inventory Control Analyse material usage, demand patterns, and stock levels to ensure inventory meets planned service levels. Maintain inventory levels in accordance with established plans and proactively expedite material shortages. Forecast spare parts requirements where required.

Analyse material variances, resolve issues where possible, and escalate complex matters to management. Support the implementation of new inventory control systems or enhancements to existing systems. Assign and coordinate appropriate expediting activities to ensure timely material availability.

Monitor and manage obsolete or excess inventory where required. Process Contro