Master Planner - New Hartford, NY

Summary

Provide the primary planning and scheduling function for the Special Metals Corporation ingot, billet and bar product lines resulting in the timely and efficient manufacture of these products.

Essential Functions

The position incumbent is required to have a fundamental knowledge and understand of SMC manufacturing operations and capabilities and a working knowledge of the SMC computerized and manual scheduling and inventory control systems. This position involves the extensive use of Oracle Applications as well as PC based programs such as Lotus Notes, Excel, etc. in the performance of daily activities involving inquiry and order entry and the dissemination of planning schedules. It is necessary for the individual to have well established verbal and written communication skills in addition to the supervisory skills necessary to maintain an efficient operation and an organized systematic approach to problem solving and record keeping.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analysis of customer inquires for the purpose of providing Sales Correspondents sufficient information necessary for quotation compatible with SMC manufacturing capabilities and capacity restrictions.
• Provide the SMC sales group daily updates of inventory availability and current lead-times
• Implementation of modifications to orders in process resulting from both internal and/or customer generated changes
• Maintain #9 VIM backlog and routinely provide melt plan schedules
• Routinely review and update manufacturing order status to ensure appropriate application and scheduling of orders and the maintenance of required inventory back-up
• Review and provide IRR instructions resulting in the continuous flow of manufacturing operations and/or the removal and reapplication of material and the appropriate rescheduling of orders
• Supervise Production Planning Department to insure timely, effective, error-free release and completion of WIP jobs, inquiries and inventory assignment
• Inventory management including slow moving inventory turnover and MRB

Qualifications

Competencies

• Organization
• Attention to details
• Technical knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Engagement
• Communication skills

Education and Experience

Minimum BS or BA required.

Special Skills

* Computer literacy is a requirement.

* Ability to interface with any person in the organization.

* Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.

* Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.

* Ability to work in a high pressure environment.

Additional Notes

* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands - Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment - The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.