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With 80+ years of experience and reliability, our products are aboard virtually every major commercial, military and space vehicle program. Our talented, loyal and dedicated employees provide highest quality and innovative solutions, products and services to meet our customers' needs.

Job Summary:

Plans, organizes and controls the flow of production hardware to support upper level demands and customer order requirements. Establish, monitor and control product line MPS and MRP schedules that effectively supports both customer demands and internal requirements. Accommodate and plan to customer "need" early requirements if detailed investigation yields it to be achievable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish, monitor and control product line MPS and MRP schedules that effectively supports both customer demands and internal requirements. Accommodate and plan to customer "need" early requirements if detailed investigation yields it to be achievable.
• Respond to all customer related inquiry requests (such as but not limited to lead-time quotes, order status, cancellation claims) in a timely, proficient manner.
• Identify and notify Customer Service when a scheduled shipment will not be achieved as planned and attempt to renegotiate a "new" ship date whenever possible.
• Generate and respond to the various MRP/MPS exception based reporting systems in a timely manner to insure due dates and priorities are properly defined for the shop floor or procurement staff.
• Utilize various tools available to review and coordinate efforts needed to support required start and completion dates of components, subs and top assemblies.
• Alert upper level supervision when an unresolved capacity/material constraint is/will affect the company's ability to meet a customer's scheduled delivery requirement.
• Process timely release of shop orders in quantities that supports upper level demand requirements as well inventory budget objectives.
• Validate shop order packet data for accuracy and completion. Correct as needed before submitting to the shop floor.
• Insure MRP fixed lead times are reviewed and balanced against corresponding routing lead times and adjusted as required.
• Define, monitor and adjust planning parameters (MRP policy codes, lot sizing rules, etc) as conditions in the manufacturing process or demand stream changes.
• Notify interfacing departments to effect corrections to system data values that have resulted in invalid outputs, particularly those affecting shop load and scheduling.
• Respond and coordinate all activities associated with part drawing releases and subsequent revisions related thereto.
• Monitor shelf life items and respond as required to support production with usable products.
• Comply with prescribed operating practices including those associated with QCI, MEP and SOP processes and procedures.
• Participate in production meetings, conferences, seminars and presentations as directed by immediate or department head supervision.
• Demonstrate an earnest commitment to the company's objectives for Perfect Delivery, Perfect Quality, 6S, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and other cost reduction initiatives. Any other duties deemed necessary by direct supervision.
• Plans, organizes and controls the flow of production hardware to support upper level demands and customer order.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• 4 year College degree (or in progress) is highly desirable.
• APICS training, seminars and/or other Supply Chain/Business college courses preferred.
• Professional related seminars, symposiums or accredited logistics management courses preferred.
• 5 years work related experience in Production Control, Production Planning and/or Inventory Control. Minimum 5 years as a shop floor PC material planner/scheduler.
• 3 years working background within a manufacturing type environment.
• 3 years experience with an ERP/MRP system (AS400 BPCS or other preferred).

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic analytical and sound decision making skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Experience with computerized systems - BPCS or equivalent MRP II software, and job related Microsoft Applications.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency required. Extensive data analysis and experience providing drill down milestone schedules preferred.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings or blue prints.
• Knowledge/exposure to various types of manufacturing processes and controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Push and pull 35 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Talk and Listen Frequently
• Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

Benefits we are proud to offer you:
* Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
* Paid Vacation
* Paid Holidays
* 401(k)
* Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
* Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* On-site Cafeteria
* Direct Deposit

Arrowhead Products is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Arrowhead Products is a drug free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random testing. EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

"Arrowhead Products does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Arrowhead Products is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes."