Planner I

Amphenol•Liberty Lake, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner executes the manufacturing plan based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS), with an emphasis on meeting customer order ship dates. The role monitors daily capacity, develops production plans to make effective use of capacity, and resolves or escalates obstacles that threaten on-time shipments or capacity optimization. The position is located in Liberty Lake, Washington, and applicants must be willing to relocate to the area to be considered. The Planner works with production, purchasing, and other departments to schedule jobs, manage shortages and back orders, coordinate workflow, and communicate daily work priorities and schedule revisions. The role also follows applicable MRP procedures and performs work in accordance with material-handling, quality, and safety standards. This is a non-exempt position with a stated pay range of $27–$30 per hour. It is eligible for annual bonus pay based on company performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster teamwork across departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email software.
Experience with ERP systems.
Ability to adapt to changes based on production demands and schedules.
Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.
Ability to concentrate on detailed information for extended periods and perform repetitive reviews of numbers and other information with nearly mistake-free accuracy.
Ability to self-educate to research and resolve technical issues.
Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and internal and external customers.
Willingness to relocate to the Liberty Lake, Washington area.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, type, and click a mouse for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field.
Two years of experience in production planning, MPS, and MRP.
Experience with Epicor ERP.
Openness to and support for team ideas and management decisions.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback and respond appropriately.
Cross-cultural sensitivity when working with a diverse employee population.

Responsibilities

Add and reschedule jobs daily based on MPS/MRP suggestions for assigned product families.
Review and print jobs that have no shortages.
Resolve parts- or capacity-related obstacles in assigned departments that threaten on-time shipment or full capacity utilization.
Review shortages identified in job packets, determine when parts are due, address unexpected shortages, decide whether to kit short, and adjust schedules when shortages prevent jobs from starting as planned.
Ensure proper MRP procedures relevant to scheduling are followed.
Review back orders daily to ensure completion by the recommitted dates.
Coordinate scheduling with the Production Supervisor.
Coordinate workflow and job movement between departments or work centers.
Work with Purchasing on problem areas and unacceptable delivery dates.
Create and communicate daily production work priorities and schedules, revising them as appropriate to meet changing customer demand.
Perform assigned work using proper material-handling techniques and following quality standards and safety precautions.
Perform other duties as assigned.