Production Planner

Description

North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies. Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets, helping to advance technology and protect the free world.

NAI is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island by Newsday in 2021! Our culture is very collaborative. We have team building events, company picnics, special event day and employee game room. Please visit our website at www.naii.com/careers to see more about what makes us a unique place to work.

Summary:

The Production Planner plays a vital role in overseeing supply and demand planning processes. This role requires a strong background in production and materials planning, with the ability to enhance systems and processes significantly. The Production Planner collaborates closely with internal teams to develop financial sales and inventory forecasts, leveraging analytical skills to refine planning procedures. The primary objective is to ensure seamless customer service while maintaining business performance predictability.

Requirements

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative monitoring of production dates to ensure timely delivery of products as part of scheduling management.
• Plan, schedule, and maintain a sales plan while supporting production orders. This involves developing work orders based on start dates and maintaining valid due dates in sales and production planning.
• Develop analyses to ensure production capacity meets demand through can-build analysis.
• Analyze pre-order entry requests for material and labor availability in support of customer requirements during pre-order analysis.
• Develop a level-loaded Master Production Schedule (MPS) and maintain optimized inventory levels to maximize customer service levels and increase inventory turns in MPS and inventory management.
• Lead multidisciplinary production meetings and effectively communicate with various levels within the organization during production meetings.
• Review and execute Change orders for items assigned. 
• Manage the item master planning parameters to support different replenishment strategies as part of item master (IM) planning.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and track shortages to mitigate production delays in shortage management.
• Lead or participate in production meetings to communicate material and scheduling updates.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of material movement, updating records as necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in material/production planning or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to manipulate large data sets using formulas and pivot tables.
• Basic understanding of bill of materials (BOM) and engineering drawings.
• At least 3 years of experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with production and/or material planning and forecasting operations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across the organization.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement (Lean) activities preferred.
• Experience with contract manufacturing interactions is a plus.
• Experience as a Buyer/Planner is a plus. 

North Atlantic Industries offer comprehensive and competitive packages including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tax-deferred 401K with company matching contributions
• Vacation, holidays, sick
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Business casual dress environment
• Schedule: M-F Day Shift

North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons in all facets of employment. We encourage females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified. We also maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substa