Production Planner/Scheduler

Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Category: Logistics

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Planner/Scheduler who, under general direction, will be responsible for order management and analysis of customer requests, forecasts and orchestration of Planning, Procurement, Production and Shipping to meet the customer's expectation.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate “forecast and build at risk” meetings to drive the discussion and data collection needed to independently analyze, distill and communicate order and forecast information to accurately drive the majority of materials procurement within Product Solutions

• Run MRP, manage and release material per the production schedule

• Coordinate and communicate customer action plans with Buyers and Planners

• Analyze unique supply & demand needs and collaborate with buyers to form an action deriving appropriate material availability dates

• Provide backup Product Line Management support

• Coordinate weekly with Program Management on forecast and orders

• Create costed BOMs in support of costing/pricing exercises

• Request creation of configuration and advanced procurement BOMs. Review for accuracy and completeness

• Review customer contracts/orders and generate shipping work instructions per contract requirement configuration

• Manage order specific data and life-cycles within the Order Management System

• Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from Management Team

• Develop policies and procedures and update existing documents

• Coordinate expedited order requests and unplanned demand

• Work closely with the Materials Team to ensure shipment delays are identified and action plans are implemented

• If required, obtain/retain a government security clearance at the level required to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment or related technical discipline with an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience

• Five years of experience in Master Production scheduling or equivalent within an MRP environment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Strong team collaboration and analytical skills with ability to execute and follow-through on tasks to completion

• Solid understanding of ERP and MRP system functionality and its application for materials planning and control

• Superior organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative

• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Word

• Strong oral communication including the ability to express ideas and information and facilitate an open exchange of ideas

• Demonstrated problem solving to include the ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; find alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments

• Solid written communication skills with the ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner

• Requires a high degree of independent thought and decision making

• Demonstrated flexibility and results-orientated approach to handling daily tasks to completion

Desired:

• ASCM, APICS or other supply chain certification

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.