planner ii (planning commission department)

The Planner II role develops the overall deliverable production and purchasing plan and schedule that provides a balanced (risk vs. cost) approach to meeting customer delivery requirements in relation to each assigned project. This individual is a critical piece of ensuring that customers' delivery schedules are on-time. Position Responsibilities: . Develops, monitors and manages the production and purchasing plans by interfacing with key departments including Program Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations. . Responsible for accurately loading and maintaining internal order entry and related shop orders into company ERP system. . Utilizes the ERP system to plan and release work orders to the shop floor in a timely manner which allows customers' needs to be met. . Provides leadership and guidance to Planner I for monitoring and actioning ability for each project, owning the KPI for specified project(s) . Mitigates risks by understanding job status and communicating potential issues to interested and affected parties. . Understands impact of planning functions on the procurement demand to order and works with the purchasing team to recognize and resolve issues. . Holds job production project planning meetings in the absence of a job kick-off meeting. . Assesses inventory at job kickoff meeting and obtains required quality assurance engineering (QAE) approval. . Aligns materials with production plan and interfaces with buying team on potential or actual shortages. Utilizes Planner I to stay on top of these by creating consistent monitoring review . Reponsible to initiate, lead or participatein project team meetings as the project's planning leader, providing needed status/input to meet customer on-time delivery requirements . Supports team development by training and assisting Planners with job knowledge and demonstrating best practices. . Leads or assists in continuous improvement projects including definition, team collaboration, execution and documentation. . Assists Planning Manager with projects related to Master Scheduling and Capacity Planning. . Participate in Configuration Control Board meetings, performing appropriate order entry and work order maintenance as required . Approves material move tickets for non-order issues. . Assists in resolving material requirement discrepancies and unexpected out of stock situations. . Initiates scheduling of shipments via the notification of shipment process. . Perform work order close and job closure functions in the company ERP system. . Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization. Skills & Abilities: . Strong problem solving skills. . Strong leadership skills. . Strong numerical and analytic reasoning capability. . Well-developed written and oral communications skills. . Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization. . Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities that can change quickly. . Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases Qualifications: . BS/BA in Business, or Supply Chain Management. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. . APICS Certification Preferred . Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, preferably in a related industry. . Eligible to obtain a government security clearance. . Valid driver's license and ability to travel between Lititz and Lancaster locations as needed Work Environment: . Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential unctions. . Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday; Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. . 9/80 work schedule. . Occasional travel may be required. . Office located in Lititz, PA, with occasional visited to Lancaster facility. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled