Material Planner 1

Krones Inc

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Krones Inc. is seeking a Material Planner 1 to plan production and purchasing activity for spare parts, overhaul orders, and stocked items. The role schedules production orders in consideration of shop load, customer requested dates, raw material availability, and other factors; creates purchase requisitions based on customer demand and stock replenishment needs; and responds to system exception messages. The planner expedites production and purchase orders, supports overhaul planning and prioritization, helps resolve customer machine-down situations, manages inventory, and reports on and analyzes KPIs.

The position coordinates with cross-functional departments on on-time order, throughput, material availability, and inventory targets. It is based at Krones’ North American Headquarters in Franklin, Wisconsin, with a hybrid schedule of two days working from home and three days onsite per week after training. The employee is expected to work and train fully onsite for an estimated first six months; the duration depends on the individual’s progress and is at the manager’s discretion.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Standard hours are either 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, depending on the candidate’s preference. The 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule is required during training.

Requirements

• Ideally, four years of practical work experience as a Planner/Scheduler Analyst in an engineering or make-to-order manufacturing setting.
• Experience with an ERP or MRP system.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate well and assertively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to engage in substantial interpersonal interaction, which may include formal presentations and KPI creation.
• Detail-oriented, with superior record-keeping and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA.
• Knowledge of S&OE (Sales and Operations Execution) and S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production orders for spare parts and overhaul orders based on shop load, customer requested dates, raw material availability, and other factors.
• Schedule production orders for stocked items based on shop load.
• Create purchase requisitions based on customer demand and stock replenishment needs.
• Process exception messages generated by the system.
• Expedite existing production orders and purchase orders to obtain improved customer-requested dates.
• Support Overhaul Coordinator(s) in planning and prioritizing overhaul orders to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Handle customer machine-down situations and determine the best options to get customers back up and running.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Perform KPI reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments regarding on-time order targets, throughput targets, material availability, and inventory targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• 401(k) program.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Competitive salary and benefits program.
• Opportunities to learn, develop skills, and pursue further career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed