Engineering Planner

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Materials Planner to support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes in collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management. The role focuses on aligning material needs and updating BOMs in SAP to speed the R&D process.

You will work in a SAP-centric environment, ensuring on-time delivery and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, or Computer Information Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, coordinates or monitors final approval of products through the complete Product Development Process (PDP).
• Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules.
• Manages on-time-delivery goals of products by committed ship date.
• Works to resolve capacity, material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions.
• Approves unit quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Manages and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP.
• Manages the release of parts, modules or units to appropriate department in production.
• Creates and maintains work orders, purchase requests and internal transfer orders.

Skills

Supply Chain

BOM management

MRP/ERP

Excel

MS Project

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Operations Management or Finance or Materials Management or Computer Information Sciences

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Compensation: Up to $115K/yr. Based on experience

Schedule:40hours/week

About the Opportunity:

• This is a new site for AE, driving cutting edge technology for the organization.
• In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting key New Product Introduction (NPI) processes in collaboration with the Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management teams at AE.
• You will be responsible for aligning on material needs to meet key project deliverables and updating the Bill of Materials to help drive the R&D process quicker in collaboration with Engineering.
• The key candidate would have a background in the SAP ERP system, with a background in Supply Chain or Materials and BOM management.

Why You\'ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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What\'ll Do:

• Plans, schedules, coordinates or monitors final approval of products through the complete Product Development Process (PDP)
• Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules
• Manages on-time-delivery goals of products by committed ship date
• Works to resolve capacity, material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions
• Approves unit quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
• Manages and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP
• Manages the release of parts, modules or units to appropriate department in production
• Creates and maintains work orders, purchase requests and internal transfer orders

Job Requirements

What\'ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Operations Management or Finance or Materials Management or Computer Information Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in a Purchasing/Planning role within the manufacturing industry.
• 5+ years of experience in team and group setting, collaborating across all levels of an organization.

What Sets You Apart:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP, SAP
• Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product design and program objectives
• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills must be superior.
• Multicultural experience
• Demonstrated MS Office skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Project Schedule management.
• Must be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment, following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Works in a high-pressure environment under limited supervision
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
• Primarily works in an engineering environment which may be noisy and fast-paced
• The product being produced might have high voltage and current conditions; appropriate precautions must be observed

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