Manufacturing Planner

Jim Myers and Sons, Inc. • Charlotte, NC

3d • $65,000 - $77,500

About The Position

The Planner position is a vital member of the Manufacturing Team by managing ERP scheduling, supply vs demand, purchasing, materials requirements planning, and assisting with other ERP functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Planner/Scheduler and/or Buyer experience in a common ERP system
• Strong communication skills; experience dealing with multiple levels of employees and across departments
• Positive mindset with high energy and ability to self-manage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as logical thought process
• Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills
• Highly skilled with computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexible in performing assigned duties
• Ability to present and train on complex information to a variety of audiences

Nice To Haves

• Extremely knowledgeable with Epicor ERP system
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous
• Experience working in a fabrication manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret Shop/Part drawings

Responsibilities

• Maintain production, work, and shipment schedules, and prioritize job orders for production optimization - combine, edit, firm, release, and print all jobs for manufacturing team
• Investigate production problems to address supply/demand issues and make appropriate corrections or engage in productive problem solving with the appropriate department contact
• Assist others on the manufacturing team to modify jobs (adding/removing operations and/or material), when necessary, and completing/closing jobs as needed
• Collaborate with Logistics Department to review shipping schedule to identify and resolve material/ERP/schedule risks
• Company ERP specialist – point of contact for ERP issues and questions
• Running MRP
• Manage Cycle Count program
• Entering, scheduling, and rescheduling sales orders
• Resolve issues in the Planner Workbench (supply/demand, invalid part/rev, consolidate jobs, etc.)
• Adhere to company standards and production policies to meet company objectives

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical
• Dental and life insurance
• 401K
• Excellent training
• Great family work environment
• Paid vacation and holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree