Intermediate Product Planner

Graco•Anoka, MN

1d•$54,300 - $95,100•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. Within a manufacturing environment, forecast, plan, and schedule assigned products to meet customers’ needs in the most timely and efficient manner. Meet customer service level objectives and planned inventory objectives with minimal support from other Planners or managers. Communicate with a variety of cross functional teams in factory and corporate positions. Gain experience and ownership of role through inventory management, demand planning, purchasing, and schedule execution on the shop floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and minimum 2 years of planning or related experience in a manufacturing/ distribution environment.
Working towards APICS CPIM certification if Bachelor’s degree is not in Logistics and Supply Chain Planning field.
Experience in planning product with multi-level BOM's.
Knowledge of Supply Chain and lean manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Oracle or other ERP Windows-based system experience.
Strong PC skills, including report generation skills (Cognos, Excel).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate a general knowledge of machine types and capabilities.
Ability to recognize basic cost saving opportunities and recommend to the appropriate personnel.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the flow of externally procured material from the supplier into the factory for assigned products ensuring inventory optimization and flow of material.
Plan all purchased and manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach (EOQ, min/max, fixed days, Kanban, MRP, etc.).
Ensure accurate planning parameters are set in planning systems (GAINS, Oracle).
Schedule manufacturing orders and ensure customer requirements are met.
Give work direction and prioritize schedules on the shop floor.
Communicate with customer service to align priorities to meet customer requirements.
Keep management proactively informed of manufacturing challenges and issues (capacity, machine downtime, and fluctuations in resources).
Manage all inventory to ensure cell objectives are met and in line with company objectives.
Proactively communicate supply shortages, delivery changes, or quality issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Work with internal cross-functional teams on capacity utilization and sourcing for assembly and machine resources.
Utilize the MRP system to create the buying plan, regulate safety stocks, recommend expedites, and de-expedites in order to meet demand while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
Work with suppliers on establishing Kanban agreements to reduce inventory and lead-time.
Ensure GAINS system is maintained and that all exceptions are analyzed.
Use GAINS to create, adjust, and maintain product and component forecast to drive the Oracle planning system while analyzing supply and demand.
Communicate with marketing to refine and improve data to accurately forecast product.
Maintain a working knowledge of forecasting methods and processes and learn any new system enhancements provided in the forecasting system and recommended improvements.
Define, drive, and implement process improvements and systems improvements for materials' activities.
Provide timely, accurate results to streamline and improve processes.
Support new product development from concept stage through successful product launch.
Identify and implement inventory reduction initiatives.
Report and prepare presentations within areas on inventory and service levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.