Strategic Production Planner | MRP & Scheduling

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Hampton, NH is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate scheduling and workflow for our production plant. The role interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to align shipping and production priorities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in materials management or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; knowledge of Microsoft AX is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials management or related field.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft AX is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule workflow for assigned production plant and operation according to routing sequences and lead time.
• Interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to coordinate the shipping schedule.
• Coordinate with production employees and MFG Engineer for shop floor activities, select alternative methods / process to meet overall schedules, and improve efficiency in Manufacturing.
• Schedules, expedites, and coordinates the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and material deviation releases.
• Release plating and secondary orders as needed.
• Working with MRP and thruput module to produce accurate schedule for assigned product lines.
• Releases production orders commensurate with inventory goals, cost objectives, and production capacity.
• Ensures all parties are fully cognizant of production status, and that work planning and execution objectives are integrated and communicated.
• Familiarity with the workings of MRP and capacity planning a plus.
• Assist operation manager for labor reporting and other shop floor related duties.
• Improve transportation program by optimizing freight cost, expedite cost, and delivery to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials management or related field

Tools

Microsoft AX

Excel

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Hampton, NH is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate scheduling and workflow for our production plant. The role interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to align shipping and production priorities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in materials management or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; knowledge of Microsoft AX is a plus.