Specialist, Production Planner

Job Title: Specialist, Production Planner

Job Code: 15014

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

This position operates under general supervision of the Manager, Production Planning. This position is responsible for the proper use and functioning of the mainframe ERP manufacturing planning system. This includes Costpoint, production work order release, material allocations, BOM's, capacity and load planning, and project and Work Center schedule execution. Minimal supervision of daily activities will be required with independent judgment relative to work activities expected.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews Costpoint daily, validates the output for accuracy and initiates corrective action for discrepant issues.
• Interface with Purchasing to resolve due date and shortage issues prior to work order release to support customer delivery/contract dates.
• Reviews Costpoint daily for actions. Reports to include the exception message report, Allocation of Excess Inventory report, Open Work Order report, Work Center labor and dispatch report, and Project Shortage report.
• Manages the work order process to include revision control, material availability, work order release, start and completion date maintenance, material allocation changes, Work Center labor requirements, material and labor variance analysis, and released BOM's and routers.
• Assist Work Centers in dispatch report management and execution, work order prioritization and schedule management.
• Assist in generating production schedules and Work Center capacity load schedules.
• Notify the Manager, Production Planning when available resources do not support the production plan (MPS) or meeting the contract date is at risk.
• Manage and execute project production schedules to meet the Master Schedule and contract delivery dates
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Costpoint.
• APICS certification.
• Computer savvy and possess the acumen to quickly learn Costpoint as it relates to Production Control and Inventory Management.
• Understanding of ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems, ideally Costpoint. Experience and understanding of requirements in the requisitioning, purchasing, stocking, control and issuance of inventory.
• Minimum (4) four years experience in production planning, ideally in an environment producing electro/mechanical products for the military.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint readings and interpretation of documentation used in the fabrication and production of electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures required to fabricate, wire and assemble electromechanical sub assemblies, assemblies, and systems.
• Capable of generating moderately complex spreadsheets and reports utilizing: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables) and Microsoft Word.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $63,500 - $118,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.