Program Planner

Nextek, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401k Match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Nextek, Inc. in Madison, AL, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate the flow of products through the full production cycle and to optimize scheduling against customer delivery dates.

The role requires strong planning skills, ERP/MRP proficiency, and clear communication with internal teams and external partners to meet internal financial goals and on-time shipments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP or MRP software.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor the flow of products through the production cycle.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to meet production schedule.
• Release work orders to warehouse for kitting and coordinate between departments.
• Notify Sales/Programs of schedule impacts to customers.
• Prepare status reports on production progress and inventory levels.

Skills

ERP/MRP software

Customer communication

English proficiency

Computer skills

Manufacturing planning

US citizenship

Job description

Nextek, A Company of Kontron, is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, founded in 1995. We offer precision electronic assembly and engineering services to customers with needs-driven, non-commodity products. We partner with companies who have unique product needs and who seek a high level of reliability, commitment and professional service from their manufacturing partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates. Accountabilities include:

• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
• Utilize ERP system to auto‐generate manufacturing work order.
• Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kitting.
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing to address material shortages.
• Notify Sales/Programs of any schedule impacts to customers.
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Complete status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory

Skills/Experience/Education/Training Required

• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software required.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Must be a US citizen.

• Life Insurance
• Short/Long term disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401k Match
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursement

EEO Employer

Nextek, Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without considering race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.