Planner

Creation Technologies • Rochester, NY

9d

About The Position

The Planner plays a key role on the Customer Focus Team (CFT) at the Business Unit (BU) level. The role manages inventory levels, adherence to demand management processes, alignment, and material alignment to support forecasted revenue and manufacturing plans. The Planner works with the BU Supply Chain Director, BU Planning Manager, or both, on planning deliverables and best practices aligned with Creation Performance Objectives. Working closely with the CFT and Buyers, the Planner is accountable for material availability and cost to meet customer needs and internal supply chain metrics.

The position calls for a positive, proactive approach to daily work, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Planner performs planning and material management activities, communicates supply status and risks, and supports customer and internal supply chain objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's major in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Commerce, or Operations, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least one year of Supply Chain experience.
• Proficient written and verbal English business communication skills.
• Proficiency operating a computer, including Windows-based operating systems and related software.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office knowledge, including PowerPoint and Excel features such as V-lookups, data filters, and pivot tables.
• ERP system experience in a Supply Chain environment, including planning, inventory control, and purchasing.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Self-motivated team player able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret varied technical instructions, including mathematical or diagrammatic forms, and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all organizational levels and directly with key customer contacts.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives.
• Ability to independently manage workload and business demands.

Nice To Haves

• Planning experience within the electronics industry (preferred).
• Experience in Oracle ERP (desired; another ERP may be substituted).
• Lean Supply Chain experience (beneficial).
• Kinaxis / Rapid Response experience (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of Quote of Award (QoA) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
• Manage all Demand Management additions and changes in the ERP system.
• Evaluate and analyze PPV/CPV approval requests and communicate with customers about them.
• Review and take action on requisition releases, as required, to support material purchases.
• Conduct Clear to Build analysis and report material availability by project, including identifying the last part in house.
• Identify priorities for Buyer actions relating to material plan execution and material expedites.
• Participate in and address Supply Chain-related issues regarding MRB.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments and global functions as needed.
• Manage target customer inventory levels, turns, projections, and inventory optimization.
• Review and manage strategic material plans, including Plan for Every Part and Safety Stock.
• Drive adherence to the customer MSA regarding E&O, Inventory Turns, PPV Recovery, and other Supply Chain responsibilities.
• Determine and manage implementation dates and material cost impacts associated with ECOs, part/project end of life, and part last time buy.
• Support execution of End of Life (EOL) programs, including transfers, project completion, disengagement, customer liability claims, excess and obsolete material, and related disposition.
• Communicate order commitments and supplier order status to Program Management, including material shortages and delays.
• Manage What-If Scenarios and MRP demand dates, with forecast and waterfall analysis if applicable.
• Create or direct the creation of work orders once clear to build.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits; specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

What This Job Offers

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