Demand Planner - Whippany, NJ, United States - BuildSubmarines
Description
Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications.
Recognized as experts in our industry for over 75 years, we are a fully integrated manufacturing company which takes responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new ideas and projects to ensure company growth.
We are looking for a highly motivated Demand Planner to work in concert with purchasing, production, and sales departments to meet on time delivery demands of customers.
Lead the Sales Operations Planning (S OP) process, drive the improvement agenda.
Help define and maintain S OP KPIs and metrics to support continuous improvement.
Distribute work orders and assist department personnel in obtaining items (drawings, parts, etc.) necessary to complete job operations and job material transactions.
Participate in cross-functional team meetings to support business initiatives, adjust plans accordingly and communicate supply chain issues and recommendations for resolution.
Review and maintain master data for legacy and new products for proper planning.Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field
5 years' experience as a material planner or master scheduler
Experience leading a Sales Operations Planning process
Ability to travel up to 15%
Eligibility for any required authorizations from the US government, to conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Graduate level degree in Supply Chain or MBA
Lean Six Sigma training and/or certification a plus
Computer literate with MS Office and ERP experience
Competent in leading programs and/or projects
Drives to achieve both short and long term goals.
Innovative/Creative- drives to develop proprietary, product-differentiating technologies.
Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
The individual will need to frequently move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment such as calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
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