Logistics Planner

Armstrong Flooring•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Logistics Planner oversees the end-to-end planning and execution of production orders, from customer approval through production start. This role leads key supply chain functions - including order management, work preparation, and procurement—to ensure optimal plant performance in safety, service, quality, cost, and productivity. The manager also develops and implements supply chain policies, systems, and training to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or operations management
Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools
5+ years of experience in a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other operating systems.

Nice To Haves

ERP / SAP experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
Proficiency in supply chain analytics, forecasting, and inventory management.
Knowledge of Epicor/SAP/Ariba, ODOO
Ability to align supply chain activities with broader business goals and anticipate future needs.
Clear and effective communicator across departments, including production, purchasing, and engineering.
Skilled in identifying bottlenecks and implementing timely solutions to keep production on track.
Works well with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., third-party certifiers).
Comfortable managing shifting priorities and adjusting plans in a dynamic production environment.
Ensures accuracy in scheduling, documentation, and order specifications.
Motivates and guides teams toward operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Balances multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
Contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews and prioritizes approved production orders; communicates schedules to production teams.
Analyzes backlog to optimize product mix and maximize runtime efficiency.
Assigns customer target dates, production lead times, and start dates.
Identifies and coordinates outsourced components and processes.
Monitors and communicates production plan progress; escalates delays as needed.
Maintains and updates planning tools as needed
Analyzes and adjusts schedules to address delays and meet deadlines.
Provides documentation and updates to stakeholders on changes or issues.
Escalates complex issues to manager for resolution.
Enters and updates complaints/claims in schedule as required.
Ensures that each order entered into the system is priced correctly for the customer. If there is a discrepancy, follows up and resolves the problem in a timely manner.
Resolves complaints expeditiously.
Provides on time delivery reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly to Parallel and its parent company Armstrong - more frequently if needed.
Attends all production meetings.
Maintains a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, one’s self, nor the environment.
Performs the acquisition of materials and services needed for production, offices, and facilities for Parallel AP.
Prepares quotes, selects vendors, and negotiates purchase order prices, terms, and delivery.
Represents Parallel AP in negotiating strategies and close deals with optimal terms with specific pricing and formulating policies with suppliers and vendors.
Works closely with Sales Department, Project managers and Plant Production ensuring project material requirements are fulfilled.
Communicates material status to meet production schedule and customer timelines.
Conveys understanding of internal and external customers’ needs and takes actions to ensure that such needs are met and sustained throughout the projects’ cycle.
Documents quality issues and resolves claims with vendors in a timely manner to sustain service.
Plans for purchases with a focus on quality, building long-term supplier relationships.
Administers and maintains supply chain document management solutions both internally and between Parallel and suppliers.
Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness through Key Performance Indicators including vendor scorecards.
Creates, updates and maintains standard work process documentation.
Develops and maintains positive business relationships with suppliers’ key personnel involved in or directly relevant to Parallel AP supply chain activities.
Reviews supply chain performance with suppliers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.
Develops, executes and monitors action plans to address under-performing segments of the supply chain.
Establishes collaborative relationships through the organization and with suppliers to work cooperatively to resolve issues and concerns of procurement.