Sr Planner- Automotive
Andover, MA, US
Job Summary
Job Description
Key member of NPI (New Products Introduction) for Automotive products
Coordinating with Engineering and Manufacturing to insure BOM’s and Routings are available on time.
Insure materials are available for Engineering and Production Builds of Automotive products.
Report to Senior Management the status Automotive NPI builds.
Attend reediness review calls with Customers.
Using the Company's MRP/ERP system, execute complex work plans and schedules with new or variable material and capacity requirements.
Support customer requirements within the current build plan.
Monitor the movement of assemblies through the production cycle.
Coordinate the efficient movement of material with purchasing, production and engineering.
Responsible for performing a variety of routing, dispatching and expediting duties necessary to meet production schedules
Interact effectively with production, sales and engineering through status and/or exception reporting.
Develop written production schedules for Manufacturing.
Participate on cross-functional improvement teams.
Education / Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
5 years planning experience in related industry
Experience in the automotive or OEM markets is ideal.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
APICS certification preferred
Strong analytical skills
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Nearest Major Market: Boston