Jr. Planner (VNGC155)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Examine and review Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Review and interpret schematics
• Examine component availability and kit availability
• Effectively communicate instructions to others in order to improve delivery of materials
• Coordinate with buyers / vendors to expedite deliveries and resolve problems
• Monitor kit shortage report and reduce production delays by follow-up on material shortages
• Prepare, release, and complete work orders needed for production
• Reconcile inventory variances and maintain inventory integrity Qualifications / Competencies :
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to use an analytical approach to problem-solving
• Thorough understanding of work in process (WIP), Backflush, and Kanban
• Thorough understanding of the manufacturing flow and process
• Understand structure and flow of multi-level manufacturing process
• Understand DFT concepts
• Knowledge of engineering drawings (schematics)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to task to completion Education and / or Experience :
• 1-2 years of experience
• High school diploma required, some college preferred