Merchandise Planner jobs in Rochester, NY

We’re looking for a Production Planner I to join our growing team in Rochester, NY

Who we are: 

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with 10,000 employees, built on proven expertise in technologies that underpin sovereignty. By combining human and artificial intelligence, we develop the products and services that empower aerospace and defense players to observe, decide and guide, all over the world. Safran Electronics & Defense also supports fellow Safran companies by sharing its state-of-the-art electronics skills and expertise.

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries worldwide with accurate timing technologies and equipment (Time Servers, Inertial Navigation System), as well as ultra-precise timing and frequency distribution for applications requiring a high degree of reliability and accuracy across IP time distribution standards.

In this way, we contribute to the performance of critical operations support. Whenever accuracy, safety, security and reliability are critical, the solutions of Safran Electronics & Defense leads the way.

The Position:

As Production Planner I, you will perform daily production planning activities at our West Henrietta site, supporting the production process by creating system work orders and triggering the receiving and kitting process for the assembly teams. You will report to and support the Master Scheduler in executing the master plan and production schedule and will work closely with the Production Supervisor to provide guidance on production and shipping priorities. You will attend bi-weekly calls with the other Supply Chain units to coordinate material status and customer expectations and support the management of the department KPI’s. Teamwork and communication are vital for this role. You will be working in a diverse and active work environment.

The Day to Day:

• Convert the weekly schedule into work orders in SAP for the production floor based on actual capacity.
• Expedite material through receiving and kitting.
• Work closely with stockroom, operations, and supply chain personnel to adjust plan to changing variables.
• Assist the Master Scheduler with administrative functions of planning, including but not limited to: BOM set-up in ERP system, time studies, cycle count, among others.
• Understand basic lean approaches and support lean SS and continuous improvement projects.

What you Bring to Safran:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree with minimum of 4 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, advanced skillset preferred. Proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong Knowledge of ERP/Planning systems; experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong communication skills required. Attention to detail and result oriented.

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At Safran Electronics & Defense, you’ll combine passion for your job with a quality work environment adapted to a good life balance. Benefit from a variety of opportunities to shape the career path that suits you: our leaders and technical experts are there to support you from your integration and career development, in France and abroad. 

Safran Trusted 4D, Inc is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any protected category.  We encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.