Planner

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Des Plaines, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Amphenol Energy Technologies, the Production Planner is responsible for managing all production order dates, communicating ship plans, and working with Operations and Purchasing to ensure customer order dates are met.

Requirements

Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software and discipline’s specific software applications
Detailed understanding of supply chain principles
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills, and ability to be self-motivated
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all
Minimum of 5 years of experience
Excellent communication skills required
Good understanding of the industry market trends and conditions
Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment
Must have computer proficiency
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Must be capable of holding US Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor all open production orders, ensuring due dates are met.
Push in and pull-out order dates based on inventory and customer demand
Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage
Identify and resolve problems relating to order delays
Forecast market challenges based on competitor analysis and industry trends
Communicate order due/ship dates directly with Customer Service
Produce reports based on findings and performance of production
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Enter, review, and analyze customer firm orders
Communicate ship plans, production delays, and upcoming risks to customers
Participating in joint evaluations and investigations with operations and purchasing to assess product anomalies and provide root cause corrective action plans