We have an outstanding Contract position for aMaterials Plannerto join a leading Company located in theNorth Hollywood, CAsurrounding area.

Pay Range: $30 - $36

Maintain effective control of the backlog from order entry through shipment. Ensure each order is planned and acted upon in a timely manner while providing as much visibility as required for a smooth flow of material. This will include identifying and reconciling problems or potential problems through interface with various departments.

Responsibilities :

• Liaison with Contracts on loading and lead-time of all new Sales Orders.

• Monitor the sales backlog for his/her planner code.

• Ensure Delivery notes are raised in a timely manner with contracts to ensure time is allowed to Kit/Inspection and shipping within expected TAT.

• Ensures timely delivery of all parts via Receiving and shipping departments.

• Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.

• Coordinates the purchase and planning of materials required to meet the Production schedule.

• Expedites and schedules orders to meet company and financial requirements.

• Process changes, reschedules, and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.

• Places purchase orders.

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes.

• Determines time requirements for specific jobs and translates the production plan into a specific time schedule.

• Review MRP order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, and identify and resolve issues until shipment.

• Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP messages.

• Negotiate prices and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on-time deliveries of quality products.

• Follow through on special requests and expedites.

• Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.

  Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Planning

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

  Desired Qualifications :

• Requires excellent planning, organizational, and motivational skills.

• Knowledge of the JDE MRP system is extremely helpful.

• Past MRP / ERP experience is a must.

• SAP knowledge is desirable.

• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards is helpful.

• Knowledge of military and commercial standards is helpful.

• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Computerized MRP system .

• Requires strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.

• Have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.

• Have the ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management as well as peers, suppliers, delivery personnel, and/or customers as circumstances dictate.

• Must have a strong creative ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where sound judgment is crucial.

• The ability to interpret and carry out instructions, both written and oral is essential.

• Familiarity, interpretation, and understanding of diagrams, graphs, and/ or schedules as they may relate to this position are a must .

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance