Planner

Swagelok•Solon, OH

26d

About The Position

The Planner is the primary Supply Chain contact for a product family or facility. The role creates and manages accurate production schedules for internal and/or external suppliers, taking into account shop floor capacity, customer priorities, raw materials and components, and data integrity. The Planner also engages in continuous improvement, capacity management, and product flow initiatives. The position requires sound supply chain knowledge, the ability to analyze supply and demand plans, and the judgment to recommend actions and escalate disruptions or issues. The Planner collaborates with local and cross-functional resources and suppliers to resolve problems, supports change initiatives, and may train new associates or suppliers on departmental processes. Swagelok describes a culture centered on quality, integrity, respect for the individual, customer focus, innovation, continuous improvement, learning, and development. Its Total Rewards package focuses on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of supply chain experience, or at least 5 years of supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.
Competence using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with applicable standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain feasible production or supplier plans, escalate disruptions, and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Apply production planning work processes and procedures for the area of responsibility.
Build relationships with local and cross-functional resources and/or suppliers to solve problems.
Proactively escalate customer issues, business system issues, data integrity issues, and internal department backlogs.
Analyze supply and demand plans and develop recommended actions.
Understand production and/or supplier performance metrics.
Manage time effectively to complete daily work routines and objectives.
Recommend new ideas and support change initiatives.
Respond to customer requests with urgency.
Train new associates and/or suppliers on departmental processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.