Associate Planner

Dart Container • Mason, MI

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About The Position

Dart Container is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Planner to balance production needs, inventory targets, and capacity across its operations. The role uses SAP planning tools, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop and maintain production plans that support product availability and operational efficiency. It involves partnering with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and other teams. Travel to plant locations is required as needed, approximately 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in supply chain, business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including creating spreadsheets with formulas such as VLOOKUP, graphs, and pivot tables.
• SAP or similar ERP experience.
• Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve them.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis to determine corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain intricate job-related processes to internal customers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated aptitude for technology.
• Related work or internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term production plans that support inventory and service-level targets.
• Balance production schedules with operational capacity constraints to optimize resources.
• Convert planned orders into production, purchase, and stock transfer orders based on capacity and business priorities.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust supply plans to support changing business needs.
• Analyze raw material availability and supply reliability to improve planning effectiveness.
• Support efficient production campaign planning through data analysis and execution.
• Maintain and update Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings in accordance with established processes.
• Manage rough-cut capacity planning to support long-range supply planning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and other stakeholders to resolve planning issues and drive results.
• Communicate planning updates, risks, and recommendations through meetings, written correspondence, and other channels.
• Travel to plant locations as needed (approximately 10%).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level