Project MRP Planner

Job Purpose

Plans, schedules, monitors, executes and controls key support functions, manufacturing sources and suppliers to meet scheduled shipments in a quality and cost effective manner.  Monitors and schedules the flow of materials, components, assemblies, and inventory.  Performs detailed inventory analyses and addresses problems in an effort to keep system data accuracy high, excess inventory minimized, and manufacturing plans on schedule. 

***This role will be located at our Fabrication site in Channelview, TX. Candidates must be able to commute to Channelview and work 4-5 days onsite***

Job Description

• Systematic kitting and shipment of components required for Projects to applicable offsite locations.
• Submission of setout requests for subcontract work orders.
• Systematic kitting of traceable drop shipment components to Fabrication Yards for subcontract work orders upon receipt of Weld Matrix/ATA from the on-site Quality team.
• Management of material staging areas at Fabrication yards for required components of on-going Project Fabrication scopes.
• Identification of job’s & Project information for incoming free issued materials at Fabrication yards, inclusive of drop shipment materials, and coordination of material movement to appropriate inventory control area as needed.
• Work Order Operation Management, Operation Final Confirmations and work order goods receipts for work order closeout on drop shipment orders. This is inclusive of all quality set-out and Final Inspection operations upon receipt of final sign-off documentation from the on-site Quality inspection team.
• Follow-up on Quality Notifications for assigned Project scopes.
• Updating of subcontract work orders with additional part requirements or work scope resulting from Class 1 ECN’s and working with the Project and Fabrication Teams to get additional materials delivered and work scope completed in alignment with Project schedule.
• Management of insulation materials required for assigned project scopes.

You are meant for this job if:

• BS in related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience performing inventory analysis, supply/demand analysis and reconciliation, and/or manufacturing/materials planning, scheduling, production control or procurement with working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Intermediate level knowledge of typical procurement, manufacturing and fabrication processes, as well as a thorough understanding of typical ERP system capabilities, inputs, and outputs. 
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing routings and identify when changes need to be made.
• Understands BOM structures and supply/demand information related to sales order items.   
• Understands system shortage reports and accurately ascertains critical path issues preventing on time delivery to Project requirement dates.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong negotiation skills in order to interact with suppliers and co-workers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high volume environment. 
• PC skills including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Some SAP system experience and understanding in manufacturing and procurement preferred.
• P6 experience in a similar position preferred.
• Experience with PowerBI a plus. 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office environment with frequent trips to the shop, supplier or Fabricator facilities and other plant locations.  Some exposure to possible shop and Fabrication yard hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic.  Fast paced environment with repetitive transactions.  Multiple priorities and constant change. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Frequent walking and standing in shop or fabricator facility during project stages.  Frequent sitting and operating PC.

Skills