Production Control Analyst

Position Summary        

• The Production Control Analyst (PCA) is responsible for procuring material and scheduling a production line to meet business and customer service goals. As an individual contributor, the expectation is that you will use proven leadership and change management skills to drive improvements in business performance related to inventory investment and production scheduling to meet customer expectations and business goals.

The following activities fall under the PCA’s responsibility and are a main focus in this position:

• Managing inventory planning parameters (Safety Stock, Re-order point quantities, Lot Size, Lead-time, etc..) such that the component and finished goods availability levels are in line with the monthly Sales & Operating Plan expectations.
• Develop plan to reduce leadtime to stay competitive in market place.
• Scheduling a production line to meet business goals of 93% on time to request met tracking.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning parameters in the distribution centers to ensure the stocking program will meet goal of 93% fill rate.
• Work closely with customer care on expedites.
• Reschedule Production Orders with realistic finish dates to ensure customer has updated acknowledgements on expected ship date.
• Monitor aging sales orders and work with appropriate groups to resolve issues stopping production or procurement of materials.
• Maintain clean master data on all parts related to assigned Material Requirements Planning Controller numbers.
• Work closely with Production Managers to review Finished Goods inventory and options for reworking into new parts.
• Convert requisitions daily.
• Work with vendors on a daily basis to return non-conforming materials.
• Review open log of problem Purchase Orders and resolve issues so Purchase Orders can be received.
• Work with accounts payable to ensure timely resolution of invoice problems related to quantity issues.

Minimum Qualifications 

• BS in Engineering or BA in Operations/Materials/Business or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• A minimum of three years production control analyst experience in electrical/electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification required within 6 month of starting.
• Experience Requirements:
• Desired programming aptitude in SQL, Access Database or SAP report writing.
• Experience in material control/production planning environment.
• Advanced manufacturing systems planning knowledge.
• Extensive use of SAP or ERP and advanced skills in Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques.