Material Planner 6

Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, AviationFunction: ManufacturingResponsibilities: * Coordinate and execute scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning system.
Assure that the shop has the necessary materials, configuration records, manpower, and tooling to meet required production levels.
Coordinates input on material shortages, farm out, and delivery of hardware.
Identify and react to material plans that do not meet customer requirements.
Monitor implementation of corrective action plans.
Provide effective scheduling and implementation of all programs based on the Master Schedule, cycle time, shop capacity, hardware/tooling availability, and status to schedules.
Monitor supply and demand misalignment using advanced planning system, and collaborate with manufacturing sources to implement corrective action plans.
Act as a focal point and monitor assigned areas to ensure hardware and subassemblies' delivery dates meet production needs.
Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks, parts shortages, machine maintenance, manpower issues, and shop capacity.
Work with shop management to develop hardware delivery commitments.
Assure timely shipments to all customers.
Prepare and implement work orders and plans as required.
Interface with demand management, shop scheduling, fulfillment team, configuration control, supply sources, customer service reps and other GE organizations as required.
Maintain accurate trace ability for all records created during manufacturing of products, ICR transfers, etc.
Analyze and measure the current production status and identify problem areas that inhibit full schedule realization.
Analyze data to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels and reduce total costs.
Train and assist on key planning functions along with access tools to enable them to be more productive.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: * Prior experience utilizing planning systems.
A two year degree in a business discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in planning field in support of a manufacturing operation environment. Knowledge of Six Sigma with Green Belt certification a plus.Desired: * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities.
Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing and/or material control environment.
Team player with ability to work effectively in all environments.
Knowledge of MRP systems and demonstrated skills in successfully performing planning functions.
Demonstrated high degree of oral & written skills.
Proficiency in desktop tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
Must be organized, self-starting and assertive and have demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.General: GE Overview:
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