Production Planner

Korry Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA seeks a Material Planner to coordinate material flow from demand through manufacturing. You will align material availability with final assembly schedules, manage line-side inventory, Kanban sizes, and safety stock to meet customer schedules.

The role requires strong MRP experience, proficiency in Excel and MS Office, and the ability to lead material planning discussions. Candidate should have a degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in planning roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the practical application of MRP, scheduling, order policies and modifiers, capacity planning, product structures, shop floor control, and product families.
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collects shortage information and expedite materials to jobs as required.
• Defines and proactively adjusts inventory levels (line side inventory, internal Kanban, safety stock, finished goods).
• Recommends and implements ideas to improve product velocity, right-size inventory levels, and reduce costs.
• Manages complex bills of materials.
• Manages and executes complex engineering change orders.
• Manages obsolescence and stock depletion.
• Creates and regularly updates lines of balance.
• Reschedules job orders to meet customer schedules.
• Inputs job order status and delivery information for Customer Service.
• Maintain item master modifiers.
• Leads meetings with regards materials needs.

Skills

MRP scheduling

Excel

Material issue resolution

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Master scheduling

Demand management

MS Office

Independent working

APICS training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

MS Suite

Job description

What You Will Do

The Material Planner is responsible to plan and monitor the flow of material from receipt of demand through the manufacturing process. They are responsible for synchronizing material availability with final assembly build schedules for their assigned work centers. They will maintain and adjust line side inventory sizes, internal Kanban sizes, and safety stock sizes to meet customer schedules. They are responsible to create job orders, ensure jobs are completed on time, and job orders are delivered to shipping to meet the customer’s schedule in accordance with the backlog.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collects shortage information and expedite materials to jobs as required
• Defines and proactively adjusts inventory levels (line side inventory, internal Kanban, safety stock, finished goods)
• Recommends and implements ideas to improve product velocity, right-size inventory levels, and reduced overall costs
• Manages complex bills of materials
• Manages and executes complex engineering change orders
• Manages obsolescence and stock depletion
• Creates and regularly updates lines of balance
• Reschedules job orders to meet customer schedules
• Inputs job order status and delivery information for Customer Service
• Maintain item master modifiers
• Leads meetings with regards materials needs

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalentexperience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Skills and abilities

• Demonstrated experience in the practical application of MRP, scheduling, order policies and modifiers, capacity planning, product structures, shop floor control, and product families
• Proficient with Excel
• Ability to trouble shoot and resolve material’s issues
• Excellent oral and good written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have sound judgment and analytical abilities.
• Must have strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize activities.
• Knowledgeable in master scheduling and demand management
• APICS or equivalent training preferred.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory inputs
• Day Shift Work Schedule 6.00 AM – 2:30 PM

Salary Range

Please note the typical hiring range is $29.00 - $44.00 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.