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IRP Medical · 20 hours ago

Materials Planner 1

Akrofire, Lenexa, KS, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AkroFire is a company that delivers high-temperature insulation and fire protection solutions for aerospace and industrial customers. They are seeking a Production Scheduler responsible for developing and implementing efficient production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring procured inventory levels are maintained according to plan.

AerospaceIndustrial AutomationManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilizes MRP in the planning, monitoring, and launching production work orders in support of Operations’ objectives, on time customer order fulfillment

Works on a wide variety of complex planning activities where production techniques are new or variable

Reschedules in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other interruptions

Epicor Subject matter expert for site planning and inventory management

Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools

Organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

MRPEPICORProcurement best practicesERP systemsMicrosoft OfficeAPICS certificationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

3-5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge of procurement/planning best practices and experience with managing tight development program deadlines in aerospace/manufacturing environment

Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems; specifically, EPICOR

Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws