Title:  Associate, Production Planning (Mason, OH)

Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet customer contractual delivery schedules 

Utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to input Master Schedule build plans, track material availability, status kit readiness, release shop orders, and maintain all shop order records and inventory integrity 

Update and maintain make items lead times within MRP system 

Manage floor stock of program components 

Work jointly with Manufacturing and Quality teams to execute build schedule and address any issues in a timely manner 

Work with Materials Planners to proactively manage the schedule and material dock dates to ensure accuracy of planning 

Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to program team based on status of hardware through Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related degree 

Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning preferred. 

Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data 

Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational data bases. 

Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite 

Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner 

Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills 

Proficient organization, conflict management, and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment