Planning Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description Provides support to the material planning and control function.

• Prep, group, and distribute all move order and pick documents to support daily picks from Warehouse
• Investigate, and reconcile, all receiving and location discrepancies
• Communicate priorities and coordinate movement of expedited product through receiving and receiving inspection processes
• Coordinate movement of expedited product from Warehouse due to unplanned requirements (replacement material for rejections, unplanned "fallout' of LOV items, etc.)
• Assist in reconciliation of Warehouse processes, transactions, and inventory values
• Troubleshoot, and resolve, all exception conditions that occur during receiving, storing, cycle counting, picking, and moving activities
• Work closely with Materials Supervisors, Planning staff, bargaining unit personnel, and Manufacturing Supervisors to ensure timely, and accurate parts delivery
• Gathers information and prepares reports as needed
• Maintain accurate records of materials movement and discrepancies
• Requires flexibility to assist in other functional areas of Warehouse Operations
• Perform administrative functions in support of organization
• Works on special projects, as assigned, which may involve the application of technical, or similar knowledge/skills pertinent to the function involved
• Maintains a safe working environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Typically a High School Diploma and 3 years as a Planning Support or Material Planning work experience

• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel);
• Ability to interpret and manipulate complex data and/or systems;
• Analytical skills to review, process, and generate complex data and reports;
• Ability to use independent judgment;
• Organized and able to set priorities and multi-task.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills High school or the equivalent and four (4) years related experience or an Associates and two (2) years related experience.
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