Production Control Analyst - 2nd shift

KASAI NORTH AMERICA; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KASAI NORTH AMERICA is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage cycle counting, scheduling, and inventory levels in a mixed office and manufacturing setting. The role supports manufacturing by ensuring accurate stock levels and timely material availability.

You will forecast demand, release material orders, coordinate with the supply base and the KNA plant, and expedite materials to meet changing customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED with two years college.
• 1–2 years procurement experience.
• Two years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cycle counting and scheduling.
• Plan and maintain inventory levels.
• Coordinate flow of parts between supply base and KNA plant.
• Forecast demand to plan inventory and release material orders.
• Expedite material to meet changing requirements.
• Assist with quality and environmental policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Education or GED with two years College

1-2 years Procurement experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: Production Control Manager

Responsibilities:

• Cycle Counting and Scheduling
• Plan and maintain inventory levels of assigned parts within established inventory policies and targets
• Coordinates the flow of parts between supply base and responsible KNA plant
• Analyzes forecast demand to plan inventory requirements and releases material orders to meet appropriate inventory targets and support manufacturing processes
• Expedite material as necessary to meet changing requirements; accelerate issues as necessary to ensure customer requirements are met
• Confers with production personnel to clarify processing methods
• Edits source data to ensure conformance to pre-determined standards and identifies appropriate errors for review and resolution
• Responsible for processing requisitions, material release, tracking back orders and maintaining current product information files
• Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality and Environmental Policies
• Authorities for an employee are granted by means of work instructions, policies and procedures and/or direction provided by management to meet the requirements of the customer

Education:

• High School Education or GED with either two (2) years College

or

• 1-2 years Procurement experience

Experience:

Two (2) years related work experience preferred

Skills:

Ability to exhibit organizational, interpersonal and mathematical skill level sets to successfully meet the requirements and expectations of this position

Other:

Familiarity with related software applications, ie MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint...etc

Ability to travel as required

Work Environment:

This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands:

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may also be required to work in hot temperatures.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor