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1st shift • M • F; 8 am • 5 pm • Coordinate and execute scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning system. • Assure that the shop has the necessary materials, configuration records, manpower, and tooling to meet required manufacturing / production levels. • Coordinate input on material shortages, farm out, and delivery of hardware. • Identify and react to material plans that do not meet customer requirements. • Monitor implementation of corrective action plans. • Provide effective scheduling and implementation of all programs based on the Master Schedule, cycle time, shop capacity, hardware / tooling availability, and status to schedules. • Monitor supply and demand misalignment using advanced planning system, and collaborate with manufacturing sources to implement corrective action plans. • Act as a focal point and monitor assigned areas to ensure hardware and subassemblies’ delivery dates meet production needs • Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks, parts shortages, machine maintenance, manpower issues, and shop capacity. • Work with shop management to develop hardware delivery commitments. • Assure timely shipments to all customers and prepare and implement work orders and plans as required. • Interface with demand management, shop scheduling, fulfillment team, configuration control, supply sources, customer service reps and other organizations as required. • Maintain accurate trace ability for all records created during manufacturing of products and ICR transfers. • Analyze and measure the current production status and identify problem areas that inhibit full schedule realization. • Analyze data to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels and reduce total costs. REQUIRED: • Bachelors degree or 4+ years in material planning. • Previous scheduling experience using Oracle and/or Proficy. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an IT, manufacturing and engineering recruiting agency we provide contract, contract-to-direct and direct hire opportunities.