Location: Hialeah,FL, USA
Position Title: Planner Department: Logistics/Supply Chain Management Location: Miami Lakes Company Overview: The Protective Group is a premier manufacturer of hard armor designed to protect law enforcement and military professionals. We are dedicated to producing high-quality, durable, and reliable protective gear, leveraging a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment to meet the critical needs of our customers. Position Summary: The Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials necessary for the manufacturing process. This role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating material requirements and inventory levels to support production schedules in a Just-in-Time environment. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations while meeting customer delivery requirements. • Plan and coordinate the procurement of materials, ensuring optimal inventory levels to support JIT manufacturing. • Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage lead times, delivery schedules, and order quantities to ensure timely availability of materials. • Monitor and analyze inventory levels, identifying potential shortages or excesses, and take corrective actions as needed. • Generate and maintain accurate material requirement planning (MRP) data to support production schedules. • Communicate and coordinate with production, procurement, and warehouse teams to align material availability with production demands. • Implement and maintain inventory control systems to minimize waste, reduce costs, and optimize material flow. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the materials planning and scheduling functions. • Participate in cross-functional meetings to review production schedules, address material issues, and ensure alignment with overall business goals. • Prepare and present regular reports on material planning, inventory levels, and production status to management. • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to materials planning and scheduling. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. • Proven experience as a Materials Planner/Scheduler in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the protective gear, law enforcement, or military sectors. • Strong understanding of Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles and inventory management techniques. • Proficient in using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software tools. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices is a plus. Work Environment: • The position is primarily based in a manufacturing environment and may require occasional travel to supplier locations or other company facilities. • Must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing facility for extended periods. • Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Equal Employment Opportunity As a Federal Contractor, Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law regulations in the locations where we operate. Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to providing employees who have disabilities with reasonable accommodations except where an accommodation would cause us undue hardship. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to view a copy of Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at ...@pbearmor.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)