Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

OPERATIONS PLANNING ANALYST

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE OPERATIONS PLANNING ANALYST

• Tracking raw material at the various stages of the process.
• Work with the various manufacturing groups to understand breakdowns, personnel issues, constraints, or other issues that can impact throughput and delivery.
• Adjust scheduling plan and/or provide visibility to upper management when these events can affect customer deliveries.
• Quoting deliveries for products based upon available production capacities and inventory with the goal of on time delivery to customer.
• Researching, facilitating discussions, recommending, and responding to questions from customers (via Sales) regarding capacity and delivery.
• Lead weekly production meeting.
• Regularly reviewing load and schedules looking for conflicts or abnormalities and providing possible solutions when necessary.
• Creating material work orders and planning intermediate material for supply. * Regularly participate in various MRP focus/improvement projects.
• Regularly reviewing and dispositioning fallout and slow-moving inventory.
• Hot Roll Planning for intermediate material requirements.
• Work with Technical Development, Manufacturing and Sales team members on developmental process improvements, new product development and capacity increases.
• Part number, router and work order creation and maintenance.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATIONS PLANNING ANALYST

• High school diploma required, four-year degree with a concentration in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Planning or Logistics, preferred. APICS certification desired.
• 1+ years' experience in one of the following disciplines: Order Scheduling, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, or Manufacturing Management with on-the-job interaction in a constraint-based flow management environment.
• Financial Management - Aware of costs and assists in control costs related to own work
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and data collection resources. Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures.
• Knowledge of Axiom MRP system.
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Lotus Notes, Word, and excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.