Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is hiring: Production Planner in Simsbury

Production Planner page is loaded## Production Plannerlocations: Simsbury, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ106614This opportunity is located within our **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. to learn more.**Job Description****Job Description**EBAD seeks a highly motivated individual for the Production Planner, reporting directly to the Production Manager, Linear & Transfer Systems (LTS). This position is located in Simsbury, CT.**Responsibilities:**The Production Planner contributes to the successful build and delivery of product to both internal and external customers. The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and/or performing tasks associated with operations execution starting with customer order entry through shipment. The Planner oversees and coordinates all inventory movement associated with modified-standard and repeat production product manufacture.Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:* Reviews supply and demand within ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials to meet contract requirements.* Effectively manages raw material receipt, inventory and distribution including finished goods movement and shipment to customers.* Maintains accurate and timely records of inventory movements and transactions including Customer Furnished Property.* Establishes material requirements and requisitions materials to assure on time delivery to production.* Allocates existing inventory and creates planned shop orders in ERP for procurement of material. Ensures demand is generated properly for all materials.* Maintains Receiving Inspection and X-ray priorities.* Coordinates with Material Control for timely release of Shop Order and material kits based upon production demand.* Issues all shop floor point of use materials and reports production in ERP.* Management of product packaging and shipping; creates packing slip, and performs logistical liaison functions.* Maintains inventory Kanban levels based on strategic stocking plans.* Interfaces with other functions to effectively and efficiently monitor material flow and work prioritization from customer order receipt to project close out.* Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.* Participates in Continuous Improvement efforts and Kaizen activities.* Actively leads, creates and energizes positive change. Initiates investigation and involves the key personnel required to resolve problems that may impact scheduled shipments.* Trains other departments on inventory best practices and cycle counting.* Contributes to the implementation of a sustained 5S program on the shop floor.**Requirements:*** 5+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning* Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred* Ability to view at a high level the overall potential risks and impacts within the organization based on material planning decisions* Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.* Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.* Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management* Understanding of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes* Experience with Import/Export requirements and international shipping* Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Power Point.* Ability to interpret and understand work orders as well as mechanical, technical, and electronic drawings, manuals, and other related documentation* Ability to motivate people, particularly in supply chain and materials management environment* LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred*Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr