Planner

Position Purpose: Manage inventory of raw materials and monitor the production schedules for the facility to achieve internal and external customer requirements. Participate in continuous improvement activities within a team environment. Manage supplier relationships in a manner consistent with supporting the development and implementation of supply chain programs. Essential Functions: Reviewing/analyzing MRP daily and adjusting delivery schedules to support the production requirements. Managing inventory levels of purchased components to achieve plant goals. Communicates clearly, concisely, and completely too all functional areas of the plant. Monitor plant ECN’s and minimize plant excess and obsolescence. Manage the utilization of Kanban, JIT, lot sizing and point of storage techniques in support of Plant goals. Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree in business or related degree preferred, or equivalent experience APICS certification or pursuing certification is a plus Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of MRPII required. Knowledge of KANBAN, ISO/TS16949 and JIT concepts and techniques preferred. Effective communication skills (verbal/written) with strong math and organizational skills are required. Knowledge of formal manufacturing resource planning systems required. Microsoft Office and Showcase Strategy a plus. Combined experience in purchasing and general warehousing preferred. Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with vendors required. Manufacturing experience preferred. Provide information or opinions which are generated during the course of work. Excellent organization skills required. Ability to execute long range planning. Ability to exercise foresight relative to inventory control Physical Demands: Constant sitting Occasional grasping and pinching Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching Lift up to 5 lbs. Carry up to 5 5lbs. approximately 25 feet Push/Pull 10 lbs. of force up to 5 feet Environmental Conditions: Work Environment: Office/Administrative Lighting: Adequate Ventilation: Adequate Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat Behavioral Traits: Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process. Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.