Material Planner I - (Job Number: 21000609) at Arconic in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

JOB DUTIES :

Scheduling, managing, and problem solving in all aspects of product manufacturing for at least 1 production line.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling orders to meet customer requirements and balance production
• Monitoring and continually organizing the schedule to ensure that the manufacturing workload is properly balanced while looking for opportunities to assist the customer
• Communication with order processing personnel on orders
• Making sure we have the right material at the right time to satisfy our Customer needs
• Focus on providing lead times that enhance order obtainment
• Communicate with manufacturing leadership to maintain a smooth order flow

• Set clear schedules to follow to obtain productive workflow in the assigned areas for the production group
• Work with Master Planner and Department leads to determine appropriate work releases to balance the department(s) Planner is responsible for
• Develop and implement communication processes with departments and individuals that simplify information flows and align order fulfillment processes to facilitate problem solving within departments of responsibility
• Be customer focused and profit focused
• Provide feedback and develop solutions to keep Production departments working successfully and customers' needs met

• All tasks associated with level loading at least one production line
• All tasks associated with managing the inventory required for production orders for a single production line
• Running queries used to facilitate releasing schedules for at least 1 production line
• Troubleshooting issues with extraction or other preparation of an order for release to a production floor
• Acknowledging orders and order changes to customers as appropriate to customers
• Other tasks as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

• Associate's degree
• Willingness to build ownership and commitment.
• Microsoft Office Skills with heavy emphasis on Excel
• Good organization skills
• Close attention to detail and mind for process improvement
• Change management, analytical and problem-solving skill set.
• Successfully works across diverse functions and levels of the company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience in inventory management, production flow and leveling, production systems and tools, manufacturing challenges, and supplier/customer relationship management, a plus
• Strong decision-making skills; utilizing sound judgement and thorough processes
• Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt
• Professional attitude and demeanor