Planner

Vertiv • Anderson, SC

5d

About The Position

The Planner is responsible for planning and preparing production programs for the manufacture of industrial products, monitoring the master plan through the issuance of operations and materials to meet customer delivery requirements. The role focuses on optimizing production and inventory investment efficiency. The Planner works with production teams to control shop orders and changes, expedite operations or materials that threaten promised delivery dates, and prepare planning reports. The position also participates in Tier meetings, Gemba walks, and Kaizen events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• At least three (5) years of experience planning a manufacturing operation.
• Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software; advanced PowerPoint skills are required.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Action-oriented, with an eye for identifying opportunities and solving problems.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Analytical, with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter who can solve problems, take responsibility, and deliver results with innovation and a strong commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using MRP or enterprise systems in planning or production control.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production schedules for products in assigned areas in a timely manner.
• Level production to optimize the use of material resources and man-hours.
• Control shop orders on the production floor and manage order changes for assigned areas.
• Participate in daily meetings with production.
• Expedite operations and materials that are delaying production and jeopardizing promised delivery dates.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports.
• Maintain KPIs in Tier meetings.
• Participate in Gemba walks.
• Participate in Kaizen events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time