Production Planner 3
Casa Grande, AZ (Onsite)
9 Months Contract
Client is seeking a motivated and experience Launch Material Planner to join
the logistics team. The role is based at Client's facility in Tempe/Casa
Grande, AZ, directly reporting to the Launch Program Manager, Material Planning.
The Launch Material Planner will take the lead role to coordinate the new parts
introduction for Launch/new programs and Engineering changes between NPI
programs teams and the Material planning series team.
The Launch Material Planner will be working with Vehicle Program Management,
Production Material planners and material master team to ensure a smooth
handover and coordinated process of Launch new parts and engineering changes
based on the timeline aligned between Client stake holders, Material planning
and Suppliers.
The Role:
- Coordinate and track upcoming
engineering changes for effective dates between internal stakeholders and
Material planning team.
- Analysis of BOMs/MBOMs and
coordination with NPI to ensure accurate SAP information to drive proper
demand.
- Work closely with the supplier
base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
- Create and align
implementation timelines to review and report material readiness of new
part numbers for upcoming programs/models.
- Participate and evaluation of
Launch processes for new models to ensure proper implementation.
- Closely works with MM
(Material Master) to implement effectivity dates, SAP settings.
- Coordinates with Supply Chain,
NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, as well as Finance, Packaging
Engineers, Mfg. Engineers, Marketing, Service, Sales and Programs to
communicate changes effectively throughout the business segment and
operations.
- Planning Launch phases with
Vehicle Program Management and Supply chain to review suppliers lead times
with Material planners.
- Provides necessary information
and communicate material data changes throughout the organization in
a timely manner.
- Drive timely and accurate
project updates and Launch/new programs timelines, using expertise to
solve potential issues or delays, through escalation process.
- Manage other projects or
assignments as needed.
- Drive continuous improvements
and optimization to meet KPI metrics.
Required Skills: - Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5
years of related experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
for Logistics, Material planning or supply chain, with a minimum of 2
years in project management role.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply
chain management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong MRP/ERP knowledge
(manufacturing, BOM, Logistics) SAP knowledge preferred.
- Experience in New Product
Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain
operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft
Project, Smartsheet, Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent problem-solving
skills and ability to evaluate and analyze data to present clear
recommendations to leadership.
- Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.
Rohit Rasakthla
Recruiter
Ph: (615) 903-9646
Email: rohit.rasakthla@harveynash.com
