Demand Planner

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•Cary, IL

9d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As the Demand Planner, you will provide operation leadership with a regularly updated production schedule consistent with the master production schedule and customer demands. You will meet customer requirements by sourcing outside operations and coordinating incoming components and materials for subassemblies and final assemblies. You will also ensure materials are stocked at appropriate levels to support workflow through production.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, or operating procedures.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence, present information effectively, and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods and techniques, such as Kanbans, data-driven thinking, and RCCM.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

A technical degree in production, operations, or a complementary discipline, or equivalent experience in production scheduling within a discrete manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of and experience with MRP/ERP systems; experience using MS Dynamics ERP is preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the production schedule for an assigned area.
Schedule materials, update the ERP system, and edit routine documents.
Create and schedule Manufacturing Orders (MOs) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) rework orders.
Check completed MOs to ensure materials, scrap, and labor are issued.
Facilitate internal and external communication to analyze and identify risks associated with options in the master production plan, including manufacturing lead times.
Make delivery commitments on make-to-order products by checking uncommitted material and capacity availability.
Monitor actual performance against plan, identify gaps, and drive solutions related to production performance and the schedule.
Report key deliverables to plant leaders in a timely manner.
Communicate proactively with Durex customer service and suppliers to resolve issues that could affect the operation’s ability to meet shipping schedules.
Develop and own the Kanban process by establishing working quantities and adjusting Kanban size based on forecasted demand.
Ensure that every part has a plan from both a system and production-operation standpoint.
Coordinate with outside processing suppliers, release purchase orders, establish delivery dates and requirements, and track supplier progress.
Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and multidisciplinary problem-solving teams.
Build and maintain cooperative, productive relationships with employees at all levels; conduct team assessments and develop training to ensure capabilities are in place.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
Support and participate in company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.