Title Master Planner Department Supply Chain Reports to Vice President of Operations SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO! RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in the Rochester area, RPO offers exciting career paths to work on market-leading programs across a variety of industries. Job Summary: This position will lead sales and operations planning activities, manage a team of production planners, coordinate schedules, inventories, and issuance of manufacturing jobs to ensure efficient and effective on time delivery to customers while continuously auditing processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, forward-thinking individual to work in a fun, fast-paced environment. You Will: + Lead and update sales and operations process for accurate forecasting, revenue forecasting, capacity planning, and lead time planning. + Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with relevant stakeholders. + Ensure close communication with main stakeholders from Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Program Management and Supply Chain pertinent to requirements and impacts. + Production-planning oversight, scheduling for production, preparing production schedules for manufacturing of optical components and assemblies using Epicor MRP system. + Lead the production planning team to effectively execute planning activities. + Ensure each operation meets required completion dates according to manufacturing plan, sales forecasts, or customer orders. + Establish procedures for demand estimating and production planning throughout company. + Supervise and report actual results against Master Production Schedule. + Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data. + Develop, execute, and maintain tools as well as techniques required to evaluate impact of proposed schedule changes. + Resolve issues to enhance improvements associated with inventory flow to maintain production control. + Maintain daily production schedules. + Identify forecast variances and evaluate recovery plans. + Responsible for understanding the Planning and scheduling workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. + Planning sequence of assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers. + Determining the status of assigned projects, expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. + Preparing production reports utilizing MRP system (Epicor) + Plans the process for manufacture, fabrication, assembly, erection or installation of parts, components, assemblies, etc. + Monitors, analyzes & reports performance to schedule of production & production support activities, utilizing information derived from material and production control systems (Epicor) + Ensures all parties are fully cognizant of production status, & that work planning and execution objectives are integrated & communicated. + Through materials planning coordinates & expedites the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of material. + Interfaces w/Purchasing, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other departments to ensure all material transactions are accurate and timely. + Schedules, expedites, & coordinates the delivery & movement of critical material, including material transfers & material releases. + Anticipates and resolves problems utilizing acquired knowledge & analytical abilities. + Ensure conformance with all quality and governmental requirements. + Other Duties as assigned. You Have: + A minimum of 6 years’ experience in recent production planning experience utilizing ERP/MRP in a manufacturing environment. + Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management, economics or relevant. Master’s a plus! + Strong interpersonal skills + Excellent planning and management skills. + Highly skilled with extensive experience with Excel, Epicor MRP and MS Office You Are: + Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up; + Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge; + Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail; + Analytical: Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude; + Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members; + Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills; + A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude; + A U.S. Person: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.” You Will Enjoy: + Growth: The opportunity to learn and advance your career; + Wealth: Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match; + Wellness: Health, dental, vision & life insurance; + Balance: 9 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick -time; + Flexibility: 4/10 work week that provides a three-day weekend; + Culture: an energetic, caring, fun, value-driven team. Environment & Physical Demands: + Professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machine; noise level typical of a standard office environment + Prolonged sitting, computer and telephone use, as well as standing, filing, bending, reaching and lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds + Occasional exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.) + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. RPO offers a competitive work life balance with a 4/10 Schedule!