Master Planner

KMC Stampings•Port Washington, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This key position is responsible for the coordination of fulfillment activities to support manufacturing at all three KMC facilities. This individual will be responsible for managing, training and leading the planning team; leveraging systems and processes to ensure materials and resources are available; leading capacity planning and inventory level programs. This individual will aggressively seek opportunities for inventory and lead-time reductions, as well as improved on-time delivery performance (OTD).

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management and a minimum of five years of production planning experience in the metal fabrication industry or similar commodity, and/or in a make-to-order or contract manufacturing environment
Knowledge and experience of ERP and advanced planning systems
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, purchase orders, production schedules and procedures manuals
Prior planning experience and an effective written and verbal communicator
Highly motivated self starter, detail oriented; ability to prioritize and give effective direction to others

Responsibilities

Lead the production planning and scheduling activities at each location; leader of the planning team.
Organize and lead the customer communication processes for target ship dates
Lead and direct the planner processes for expedites and prioritization of production schedules to meet critical customer demand requirements.
Monitor delivery/production schedules, manage escalation process to ensure high customer delivery performance.
Manage OTD dashboard, other metrics as needed
Analyze ERP data, develop reporting as necessary to drive appropriate action
Drive inventory reductions to improve inventory turns and properly service customer demand requirements. Develop strategies to define and achieve optimal inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Oversee the introduction of new parts/projects into manufacturing
Lead capacity management processes
Provide input and support to Sales team to drive customer alignment of minimum order quantities (MOQ) and lead time with materials and production.
Identify and support inventory, lead-time and cost reduction improvements.
Coordinate delivery of materials, components and services to support production schedules.

Benefits

Culture Forward Work Environment
PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan!
Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous 401(K) plan with company match
Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
Company paid Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events
Employee Recognition Programs
Summer Hours providing 1/2 day Friday hours!