Materials Planner

Precision Castparts Corp.; Covina, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Materials Planner to manage the master schedule and coordinate with operations to ensure on-time performance. The role requires ERP proficiency, APICS experience, and 1–3 years in aerospace settings.

You will optimize inventory levels, drive KPI improvements, and collaborate withProduction, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align demand with supply, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• APICS experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Must be US Person.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains level loaded master schedule as required to achieve sales and operating plan.
• Verifies adherence of customer POs with ERP production requirements (Visibility).
• Coordinates with Directors/Managers to identify and resolve capacity issues daily.
• Prioritize schedules in response to changing requirements or constraints.
• Prepares and updates master schedule and generates reports (risk assessment, variance analysis, corrective actions).
• Champion continuous improvement for on-time scheduling and delivery performance.
• Identify and implement system/process improvements within the supply chain.
• Forecast and supply program development to improve inventory and cash cycle.
• Analyze inventory and demands to set reorder levels and safety stocks.
• Drive communication with Production, Supply Chain and Commercial to improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop KPI improvements and GEMBA production boards updates.
• Develop/maintain forecast, master schedule and procurement plan.
• Review/update forecast, production schedules and MRP.

Skills

ERP systems knowledge

Kanban

Just in Time

Production Scheduling

Materials management

Problem-Solving

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multitasking

Education

APICS experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Allied ERP tools

Job description

The Materials Planner shall be the scheduler/planner responsible for task listed below.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains level loaded master schedule as required to achieve sales and operating plan.
• Verifies adherence of customer POs with ERP production requirements (Visibility)
• Coordinates with Director of operations, Production Managers, Program Management and Manufacturing to identify and resolve capacity issues daily.
• Prioritize schedules in response to shift in customer requirement, capacity constraints or sales changes.
• Prepares and updates master schedule spread sheet (LOB) information and generates written reports (risk assessment, variance analysis, and corrective action plan) as required.
• Champion continuous improvement team focused on on-time schedule and delivery performance.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements within the supply chain to enable overall business process improvement
• Further develop existing forecast and supply programs to improve current days of inventory and cash cycle
• Analyze inventory levels and product demands to determine reorder levels and safety stocks that will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs
• Drive, promote and develop positive communication with Production, Supply Chain and Commercial to improve forecast accuracy.
• Constantly develop methods for KPI improvement (Stock Turns, Premium Freight, Supplier DSA, Customer DSA, Customer Past Due, Supplier Past Due), collaborates in update of GEMBA production boards
• Develop and maintain Forecast, master schedule and procurement plan based on history, schedule variation and new product launch
• Review and update forecast, production schedules and material requirements.
• Proactively review material supply and demand to determine push/pull actions appropriate to
• impact manufacturing MPS and supply MRP exception messages.
• Support introduction of new Production Programs, collaborate with production and engineering in capacity analysis and risk mitigation plans.
• Support new product introductions, including review of new BOM’s and Start of Production dates for build verification and production units.
• Administer replenishment, receive, storage and deliver to production of pre peg material. Secures keeping this material in temperature and control environments.
• Print out travelers and routers for production parts on a daily and weekly basis as required.

Competencies for Success:

• Strong ERP systems knowledge
• Demonstrated Production Control skillset: Kanban systems, Just in Time, Production Scheduling, Materials management
• Good Organization Skills and Ability to Work with Minimal Direction in a Changing Environment
• High Energy, Results Oriented, Self-Motivated /Self-Reliant, Team Player
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Customer Service oriented
• Strong Interpersonal Skills with Ability to Interface with an Organization at all Levels
• Ability to Work in a Dynamic, Fast Paced Environment
• Ability to Multitask and Prioritize
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Initiative, Self-starter, Adaptable, and High Motivation for Excellence
• Excellent Organizational, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

APICS experience preferred

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience.

Aerospace experience preferred

Must be US Person

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requires ability to walk in the plant to review status of materials, WIP move, check materials in racks and in the temperature control freezers

The task and activities for this position include a combination of desktop, computer activities and physical demanding activities, including move parts and materials. Accommodate material in racks, drive a forklift to move pallets of materials. Arrange materials inside a freezer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $22.00 to $32.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.