Job Title:

Material Planner Location:

Aiken, SC (100% Onsite)

Duration:

6 Months (Contract to Hire) Pay range: $28 to $31 per hour on W2

Shift:

8:00 AM - 4:30

PM Description:

The MPS Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing production capacity, inventory, WIP, and material availability. The MPS Planner will utilize Oracle MPS/MRP and related planning systems to translate demand into executable production plans, identify constraints and risks, and drive timely resolution of issues that could impact production or customer delivery.

Responsibilities:

Master Production Scheduling Develop, maintain, and communicate the Master Production Schedule in alignment with customer demand, backlog, forecasts, inventory objectives, and production capacity. Monitor schedule adherence and proactively identify risks to customer commitments. Oracle MPS/MRP Planning Utilize Oracle MPS/MRP to develop production plans, review planning recommendations, and manage supply and demand exceptions. Review and act on MRP exception messages, including shortages, reschedules, cancellations, pull-ins, push-outs, and past-due supply. Production Planning & Execution Release, control, and follow up on assigned shop-floor work orders from creation through completion and shipment. Coordinate with Operations to ensure production priorities and schedule requirements are clearly understood and executed. Monitor WIP and production progress against the MPS and initiate recovery actions when performance falls behind plan. Material Availability Coordinate with Purchasing, Materials, and Suppliers to expedite critical materials and prevent production interruptions. Identify material constraints that could impact the MPS and communicate risks early.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience may be considered. 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, material planning, supply chain, or a related function. Hands-on experience with Oracle MPS/MRP, Oracle Manufacturing, or a comparable ERP planning system.

Pay:

$28.00 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person