Planner - Onsite

MillenniumSoft Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Devices Company in Irvine, CA is seeking an Entry Level Planner for a 6-month onsite contract. The role oversees the master production schedule and material requirements to ensure timely production and inventory control.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and at least 1 year of experience. CPIM certification is a plus; this is a 1st shift opportunity with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Professional entry level position requiring at least 1 year of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is required.
• CPIM Certification a plus.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing and business operations and key manufacturing resources planning theories including continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).

Responsibilities

• Identifies material requirements from engineering and production specs.
• Maintains item master schedules and bill of materials.
• Advises management on work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Prepares work orders or purchase requests to support master production schedule and inventory needs.
• Coordinates material movements between internal areas and outside processing or suppliers.
• Schedules and expedites movement of parts to meet shipping dates.
• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and data files.
• Collaborates with QA, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Contract Administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field

Job description

• Level of Experience : Entry Level


• Position : Planner - Onsite


• Location : Irvine, CA


• Duration : 6 Months


• Total Hours/week : 40.00


• pay rate: $20-25/hr


• 1st Shift


• Client : Medical Devices Company


• Job Category : Professional


• Level of Experience : Entry Level


• Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT


• Shift Details : 1st Shift

Job Description

• Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management.


• Plans, prepares, issues, and controls basic production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

Essential Functions

• Identifies common raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications.


• Ensures accurate item master schedules and bill of materials.


• Advises management 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.


• Confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.


• Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.


• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.


• Projects hardware availability for assembly build schedule update and development of monthly sales plan objectives.


• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and identifies and quantifies potential problems and causes that would impact the ability to achieve inventory level objectives.


• Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.


• Monitors component shortage status.


• May prepare detailed layouts of component shortage requirements on assigned programs over three-month horizon.


• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.


• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping or Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.


• Recommends changes to improve product or process efficiency and reduce cost using continuous improvement principles.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical and trade publications, establishing networks, and participating in professional associations.


• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.


• Complies with policies and procedures in Government or Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


• Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

Qualifications

• Professional entry level position at least 1 year of experience


• Bachelor?s degree in business administration or a related field;


• CPIM Certification a plus


• Knowledge of general manufacturing and business operations and key manufacturing resources planning theories and principles including continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).