.Entry Level during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are madeor guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department/s/division's goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:Provides entry-level professional support in the planning of a production schedule for a designated product(s). Consolidates customer forecasts; performs Master Production Schedule (MPS) / Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) inputting and validation. Has responsibility for parameter management and reporting for designated products. Ensures alignment of customer purchase orders with production scheduling. Assists with product End-of-Life analysis and development of action plans. Coordinates shop order releases and materials kitting requirements. Identifies parts shortages and works with appropriate people to expedite material and/or approve material substitution. Tracks shipments according to commit date to customer and notifies Planner of potential issues/problems. Provides Return Material Authorization (RMA) approvals.**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**:- Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems- Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques and philosophies.- Basic understanding of specific customer needs.- Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.- Able to fluently communicate in English**Physical Demands**:- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.- Repetitive manual movements (e.G., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required