Planner, Manufacturing

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

If you are an experienced Planner looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Manufacturer of large custom-designed control valves, you will work in a multifaceted and high-tech production facility based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Use Oracle enterprise system to plan and promise assembly orders relative to customer request and material plan
Initiate purchase orders for parts, services and/or non-product items; arrange for receipt, inspection, and compliance of these purchase orders to meet customer request dates
Coordinate the planning, parts within the designated value stream. Make decisions to release, firm, defer or cancel Planned Orders
Continually monitor reports to maintain alignment of supply and demand of material
Maintain timely communication of vital changes to customer Promise Date
Adjust assembly Bills of Material and Assembly routings as necessary to satisfy special requirements
Coordinate as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between Fisher and suppliers/production to minimize obsolescence and changeover time
Balance demand and capacity through entry of orders into Machining and Assembly Master Schedule
Maintain delivery prospectus
Who You Are:
You step up to handle tough issues. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You partner with others to get work done.

Requirements

• 2-year College Degree or High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience
• Understand appropriate planning in a manufacturing environment
• Strong digital literacy including the use of Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience will be considered
• APICS CPIM certification preferred
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong digital literacy including the use of Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word
• An understanding of Lean manufacturing knowledge and tools
• Solid understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP), MRPII and manufacturing business systems

Responsibilities

• Use Oracle enterprise system to plan and promise assembly orders relative to customer request and material plan
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, services and/or non-product items; arrange for receipt, inspection, and compliance of these purchase orders to meet customer request dates
• Coordinate the planning, parts within the designated value stream. Make decisions to release, firm, defer or cancel Planned Orders
• Continually monitor reports to maintain alignment of supply and demand of material
• Maintain timely communication of vital changes to customer Promise Date
• Adjust assembly Bills of Material and Assembly routings as necessary to satisfy special requirements
• Coordinate as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between Fisher and suppliers/production to minimize obsolescence and changeover time
• Balance demand and capacity through entry of orders into Machining and Assembly Master Schedule
• Maintain delivery prospectus

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees