Manufacturing Planner

Jim Myers and Sons, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make. Since being established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers. Learn more about us at www.jmsequipment.com. Why join the JMS team? Family owned and oriented workplace Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential

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