Analyst III PPIS - MTC

Position Title (Job Code):  Analyst III PPIS – MTC (Planning, Production, Inventory & Shipment)  S01748

Grade Level: 15
FLSA Status (Applicable Exemption): Exempt

Principal Work Location: Reading, PA    
Department:  MTC
Reports to (Title):  VP Electronics
Number/Type of Employees Supervised: 0

Principal Purpose of Position:

The Analyst III PPIS is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling the production processes from the initial stages of raw material processing to the final shipment of products. This role ensures that production runs efficiently on time, and within budget, while also meeting customer delivery deadlines. The position requires close collaboration with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflows and resolve potential delays.

• Develop detailed production schedules based on customer orders, material availability, and production capacity.  Monitor and adjust schedules to ensure production goals are met while minimizing downtime or bottlenecks.  Collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate forecasting and capacity planning.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory levels to meet production needs without causing overstock or shortages.  Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components for production.  Track and manage work-in-progress (WIP) inventory, including fixturing, throughout the production process.
• Process Coordination: Ensure seamless flow of products through various stages of production, from raw material processing to final packaging.  Communicate with different departments (procurement, production, quality control, and shipping) to ensure smooth operations.  Identify potential issues or delays in the process and proactively implement solutions.
• Shipment Coordination: Plan and coordinate shipment schedules in alignment with production completion dates.  Ensure products are shipped on time to meet customer delivery deadlines.  Collaborate with the logistics team and third-party carriers to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze production and shipment processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.  Implement best practices for scheduling, production planning, and inventory control.  Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in production workflows and logistics.
• Daily goal tracking for each work center and building contingent plan along with working on weekend to manage and report on daily goals.
• Drive lean initiative directed by management and engineering team.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOW-HOW

Know-How includes every kind of relevant knowledge, skill, and experience, however acquired, needed for acceptable performance in a job or role. Know-How has three dimensions: Practical/Technical Knowledge, Planning, Organizing and Managerial Knowledge; and Communicating & Influencing Skills. In the space below, please list the minimum requirements within each of the categories.

Education and/or Training:  

• High School diploma required. Two-year or Four-year college degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics Management, or related technical field preferred.

Relevant Work Experience:

• Five or more years’ relevant experience; this level requires competency in multiple product lines.

Knowledge:
 

• Requires in-depth experience, knowledge, and skills in own function. 
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve processes, products, or services. 
• Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Works independently with minimal guidance. 
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; guides the work of other staff members.
• Ensures a safe workplace. 
• Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve processes, products, or services in own function. 
• Has expertise in own function.
• Effectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including coordination of resources outside of own area. 
• Forecasts and plans resource requirements for small projects or sub-teams.
• Monitors and controls costs within own work and may manage costs for small projects or areas.
• Advanced knowledge of Carpenter’s manufacturing processes, products, and services.
• Advanced knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of alloy and product characteristics and capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of the impact of customer/specification requirements on material selection, manufacturing, testing and certification.
• Advanced knowledge of processes by which manufacturing line-ups are developed. 

Skills/Abilities:
 

• Expert knowledge of Knowledge Base Systems, AION Language.
• Emphasis on System Knowledge Acquisition, design, test, and implementation.
• Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to non-standard requests.
• Works independently to address a range of standard and non-standard situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision encountering a broad scope of projects.
• Ability to provide some expertise and assistance to user groups.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze, review and direct the work of other employees

PROBLEM SOLVING

Indicate those statements that describe the process by which this position solves problems. Show the % that the relevant statement represents among all problem solving done by this role. The sum of percentages indicated for each category should equal 100%. For each relevant statement, give an example of a problem and the method of resolution.

The problems are similar to each other and have a limited number of predefined solutions. Standing procedures/plans and/or a structured routine directs the problem-solving process.

• % of all problems:
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The problems encountered are dissimilar and typically have a number of solutions. The solutions may be derived from a general plan, or a flexible routine may be utilized to solve problems of this type.

• % of all problems:
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The problems encountered are unique situations and there is an unlimited number of solutions, many of which are unknown. There are no procedures or routines to follow, but only broad policies to guide the problem-solving process.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

This describes the extent to which this position is answerable for actions and their consequences. It measures the effect of the job/role on end results.

For each type of Accountability, indicate an approximate dollar value of impact and whether the role has a Direct impact (controls end results or shares control with peer positions) or Indirect impact (generally informational, interpretive, analytical, or enables others to take action). If no dollar value can be determined, enter Non-Quantifiable instead of an amount.

Sales

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• Direct/Indirect:

Selling, General, & Administrative

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Manufacturing

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Project Management

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Assets

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Other (Please specify:)

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List statements which describe the primary results/outputs for which this position is held accountable. Please limit the list to 5 or 6 statements.

REV. 10.2024

Carpenter Technology Core Values

We want all our employees to demonstrate understanding of and apply our Core Values in everything they do.  These values are embedded in all roles, and applicants must demonstrate their ability to adhere to and live up to them as part of our application process.

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.