Production Planner (PCB)

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyze the availability of materials and capacity upon receipt of each customer demand, to develop an aggressive but achievable schedule
• Load the MPS (Master production schedule) into system
• Compare master production schedule to customer PO coverage or LOA (Letter of Authorization) on regular basis to ensure that HALCON is not exposed over & above PO or LOA coverage
• Assess production schedules (reset as necessary, based on production results), optimize run quantities, minimize changeovers to achieve 100% on-time delivery
• Run weekly system reports to determine (potential) material shortages that need to be expedited
• Follow up with appropriate buyer to ensure materials are available to support production use per load plan
• Maintain the accuracy of MM (Material Master) in the system
• Ensure all customer’s ECNs are implemented in a timely manner
• Drive the End of life procedure in timely fashion in order to minimize exposure
• Effectively manage based on build readiness procedures on new product transfer, End of Life (EOL) activity

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business studies/administration/management, marketing, commerce or equivalent
• Technical certifications such as an APICS certification
• 3-5 Years’ experience in material/production/demand planning

Key Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Communicating and influencing
• Planning and Organization
• Mathematical / Statistical skills
• Knowledge of production planning & MRP
• Understanding of the industry market terms and conditions
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel/pivot tables)

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