Master Planner

Grundfos • Fresno, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our customers? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you. What is the job about? As a Master Planner, you will be responsible for the scheduling of appropriate production activities. Analyzing, evaluating, and calculating optimum inventory control elements, managing Stock Transport Orders between the branches, and acting as the primary sales and branch interface. This position reports directly to the APU Manager, and will operate daily out of the Fresno, CA facility.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a production control environment or 5+ years’ experience in inventory control; machine scheduling required.
• Purchasing experience.
• Above average working knowledge of SAP.
• High level knowledge of MS Excel.
• Knowledge of closed loop manufacturing principles and MRP theory.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data mathematically and statistically.
• Understanding/familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Effective capacity planning skills within depth of resource knowledge.
• The ability to operate daily out of the Fresno, CA facility.
• Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

Nice To Haves

• IBP knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Professional Certificate such as APICS /CPIM recommended.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between Sales and Production Control personnel.
• Facilitate sales orders and subsequent supply repositioning.
• Analyze the supply line and adjust all planning modifiers to facilitate the optimum demand signal to purchasing (Utilize APICS philosophies to properly calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and safety stock levels).
• Timely generation of Production Orders for all Production order driven product lines to meet demands of MRS, MRP and final assembly schedule.
• Prioritize work to production floor.
• Review internal stock transfer requests for components and finished goods for branches; facilitate the completion of internal requisitions from stock.
• Partner with Buyers/Branch Personnel to maintain the optimum inventory levels, increase inventory turns and reduce the past due order backlog.
• Code all relevant fields within SAP for non-standard part number requests.
• Maintain all relevant fields within SAP for standard part numbers (safety stock, ROP, EOQ, etc.).
• Active participation in process improvement teams.
• Lead and train coworkers in responsibilities associated with the Planner role.
• Measure and control output to supervision as required by providing metrics.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.
• Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.
• Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs.
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees