Planner

Powell • North Canton, OH

4h

About The Position

The Planner Position is assigned a series of commodities and/or services for which they are responsible for assuring that the requirements for these items are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner and that stocking levels are maintained within established guidelines. Responsible for the implementation of production schedules, to meet customer requirements and to maintain proper inventory levels. Interfaces with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing and Manufacturing groups.
Ensure that the dates from the schedule are met on the expected date.
Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance, and expediting where necessary.
Assure that problems relating to delivery and quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner.
Assure that orders are entered into and updated within the computer system in an accurate and timely manner, and that all order information is complete.
Analyze/adjust inventory levels to coincide with lead time changes.
Using the master schedule, level load the production line to meet delivery dates.
Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity status to effectively determine production lead times for customer orders.
Monitor and notify manufacturing supervisors of any shortages on upcoming jobs and jobs on the production line.
Upon completion of a job, close the discrete job and correct resulting errors.
Make sure raw material is always from both internal inventory and outside sources.
Check and correct the negative report on a daily basis.
Verify parts not keyed at audit gate.
Attend weekly production meetings with plant manager (staff).
Attend daily production meetings with Master Scheduler.
Issue good safety rules on shop floor.
Ensure that the dates from the schedule are met on the expected date.
Reporting to Manufacturing Manager.
Internal relationships include regular interaction with: engineering, purchasing, accounting, master scheduler, and plant manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. BS degree preferred.
• Minimum 0-2 years experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment.
• Minimum 0-2 years experience in a material ordering, supplier relations, and schedule management.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports and customer order shortage report.
• Knowledge in running queries on the Oracle database and proficient with excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of financial impact of effective inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.

Responsibilities

• Assuring that the requirements for commodities and/or services are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Maintaining stocking levels within established guidelines
• Implementing production schedules to meet customer requirements and maintain proper inventory levels
• Reviewing open requirements, monitoring vendor performance, and expediting where necessary
• Ensuring problems relating to delivery and quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner
• Ensuring orders are entered into and updated within the computer system accurately and timely
• Analyzing/adjusting inventory levels to coincide with lead time changes
• Using the master schedule, level load the production line to meet delivery dates
• Determining production lead times for customer orders
• Monitoring and notifying manufacturing supervisors of any shortages on upcoming jobs
• Closing discrete jobs and correcting resulting errors
• Ensuring raw material is always from both internal inventory and outside sources
• Checking and correcting the negative report on a daily basis
• Verifying parts not keyed at audit gate
• Attending weekly production meetings with plant manager (staff)
• Attending daily production meetings with Master Scheduler
• Issuing good safety rules on shop floor
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees