Planner/Buyer

Parker Hannifin; Woburn (MA); Vor Ort; USD 71.000 - 117.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) Plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Life/Disability insurance

Zusammenfassung

PARKER CHOMERICS is seeking a Production Planner to ensure the master production schedule aligns with division goals and customer needs. You will plan, issue, and control production schedules and material requirements to maintain a smooth flow of approved materials.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to address capacity and material constraints, drive Kaizen events, and support inventory strategies, with a focus on timely delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Operations or related field.
• 0-2+ years’ experience in planning or supply chain.
• APICS certificate preferred.
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency.

Aufgaben

• Schedule and expedite orders and stock transfers to meet production needs.
• Act as primary customer contact for production status and changes.
• Maintain accurate item master and bill of materials.
• Communicate material availability and risks to the team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in planning and inventory management.
• Coordinate with QA, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Run annual physical inventory and manage material movement as needed.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing planning

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

APICS certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Org Marketing Statement

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

Org Marketing Statement

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.
With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 500 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you’re looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

Position Summary

Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives by planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules and material requirements to ensure the correct flow of approved materials timed to meet production and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Meets customer requirements by scheduling and expediting orders and/or stock transfers.
• Acts as a primary customer contact for production status, schedule changes, shipping information and returned material. May adjust master schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity.
• Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering/production specifications and schedules of diverse or difficult scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.
• Advises team of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Escalates issues thru proper escalation channels as provided.
• Evaluates, recommends, and works with the team to implement changes to the planning process as part of a continuous improvement mindset, including but not limited to creating inventory strategies and analyzing product lead times. Lead Kaizen events as necessary.
• Guide the Starpoint teams for all Delivery functions in building.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.
• Accountable for all the Delivery sides of the Team Improvement Boards to track metrics and create positive change.
• Valuates materials supply and demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production/purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirement.
• Leads yearly Physical Inventory for specific location.
• Coordinates material movement between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage. Recommends and works with team to implement any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turns.
• Analyzes proposed changes in methods, schedules, and materials. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Resolves problems concerning shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellation of orders.
• Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Operations or related field required
• 0-2+ years’ experience required.
• APICS certificate preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident Status.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories/systems, principles, software, and industry practices.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $70890 to $117300 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.