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POSITION SUMMARY
Assume production planning responsibility for the Master Production Scheduling/Manufacturing Resource Planning (MPS/MRP), monitor the production status of open work orders and the control of inventory. Maintain accurate specification databases on multi-level Bill of Materials. Generate various reports to monitor material supplies on all demands, monitoring and analyzing data to recommend and implement changes; design and institute the necessary procedural controls for planning, controlling and maintaining accuracy of multi-level inventory requirements, and assist in special projects.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs production planning including the MPS/MRP for the Bill of Materials components demands generated by JD Edwards (JDE)
Generates various production reports and reviews to monitor the delivery status of open work orders, purchase orders in order to communicate with the sellers regarding orders with possible delay
Maintain a positive working relationship and liaise with buyers in order to troubleshoot supplier dock dates
Work with buyers to ensure that supply dock dates align with planned need dates
Performs inventory variance analysis
Designs and institutes the necessary procedural controls for planning, controlling and maintaining accuracy of the optical inventory requirements
Assists on special projects
Finds substitute parts in stock for items that are not available as the specified identification number on the sales order.
Creates multi-level specification data with new identification numbers to required specifications.
Generates reports as needed
Recommends and implements changes as necessary
Assists in maintaining the daily database
Assists in controlling the use of polished substrates
Performs other duties as assigned by the planning supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy
Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience using computerized systems and spreadsheets.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with MPS/MRP procedures and applications.
Perform basic mathematical calculations
Learn, read, interpret and understand inventory catalog descriptions, part numbers, technical specifications, computer reports, computerized spreadsheet formulas and other job related information
Design advanced spreadsheets using Excel or equivalent software packages
Demonstrate and practice a detail-oriented approach to analyzing and problem solving complicated inventory problems
Learn and use JDE and abide by any Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) requirements
Perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner
Maintain flexibility
Work well with time and production restrictions
Prioritize and organize
CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree or Certificate in Business Administration, Manufacturing, Materials Mgt., or related field preferred; or,
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years related experience in a professional fast-paced manufacturing environment required.
Prefer 2 years’ experience in Materials Resource Planning (MRP)
Prefer 2 years’ experience using computerized material planning and purchasing system.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing to work weekends when necessary
Willing to work extended hours when necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Climb ladder to reach stock on higher shelves
Demonstrate upper body mobility in order to move inventory to/from shelves, operate computer system, lift and transport objects
Manipulate papers and/or parts into packaging material
Grasp, press, type, and safety use sharp instruments to open boxes
Pull stock boxes off the shelves.
Exposure to minimal fumes from acetone, alcohol, and acetic acid used by others in the work area
PHYSICAL CLASSIFICATION OF JOB
Light Work: The ability to move up to twenty pounds occasionally or up to ten pounds frequently. This is light work which requires the following physical activities: reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to hazards and the work is performed primarily indoors.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
This position requires compliance with ITAR Regulations; this person must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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Job Family: Operations
Full Time
Durable Manufacturing
$63k-76k (estimate)
04/04/2024
04/28/2024
idexcorp.com
COLUMBUS, OH
3,000 - 7,500
1988
Public
$1B - $3B
Durable Manufacturing
IDEX develops and manufactures displacement pumps, fluidics systems and lifting bags for aerospace, healthcare, energy and industrial sectors.
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