Planner I

Viant • Orchard Park, NY

91d • $75,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The Planner I is responsible for planning and executing the company forecast, production schedule, materials plan, and materials control activities to support on-time shipment. The role manages demand forecasting, capacity planning, and maintenance of the Build Kanban system, and analyzes and corrects finished inventory to ensure inventory dates are accurate and delivery schedules are met.

The Planner I coordinates sales and operations planning within the facility and serves as an operations customer service liaison. The role interfaces across operations, manufacturing, procurement, engineering, finance, IT, and suppliers to coordinate product readiness, component requirements, schedules, and process improvements. It also identifies problems and opportunities, supports operational decision-making, and leads or participates in cost, process, and quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience using MRP/ERP computer systems.
• 1–3 years of scheduling or forecasting experience.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing products within a regulated industry.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle or Kinaxis MRP/ERP experience preferred.
• Medical industry experience preferred.
• Proven experience and understanding of Kanban Market Systems.
• Intermediate-high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and quality requirements.
• Plan and direct preparation of a Kanban schedule that conforms to delivery dates, manufacturing capacities, available manpower, and other requirements.
• Monitor orders in process, track manufacturing status, and initiate steps as needed to maintain schedule conformity.
• Prepare regular summary reports on safety stock and delivery performance and communicate results to the Materials Manager and Production Manager.
• Identify and communicate current and potential problems and opportunities to support management decisions; proactively lead change to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Routinely interact with IT on system and process improvements.
• Serve as the operations customer service liaison.
• Interface with operations day to day to ensure product readiness and release.
• Coordinate the facility's sales and operations planning effort.
• Analyze inventory variances, identify root causes, and provide effective corrective action.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, finance, and suppliers regarding component and schedule requirements and changes.
• Lead or participate in cost-reduction, process-improvement, and quality-improvement teams.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary universal life and long-term care coverage.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Home Ownership Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level