Production Planner

nVent • Centralia, IL

3d • $62,900 - $116,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner creates and manages manufacturing and purchase orders and publishes an executable, frozen five-day production schedule to meet customer demand and stocking levels. The role coordinates raw materials and components, maintains inventory levels that support on-time delivery while controlling carrying and premium transportation costs, and contributes to SKU management and ERP system use and implementation.

The planner works with personnel across operations and finance to address production, material, inventory, documentation, invoice, delivery, and quality issues; escalates critical situations; and ensures prompt disposition of non-conformances. The position also communicates lead times and responds to customer-order and quote inquiries, maintains knowledge of assigned parts and processes, participates in lean and continuous improvement activities, performs rotational assignments as needed, and partners with Finance and Operations on physical inventories.

Requirements

• Knowledge of MRP and material flow processes.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to change and function in a high-stress, high-pressure environment with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and release manufacturing and/or purchase orders; expedite, cancel, or defer orders as needed.
• Plan and publish an executable, frozen five-day production schedule that meets customer demand and stocking levels.
• Coordinate raw materials and components to support the production schedule.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
• Develop expertise in the ERP system and play a key role in implementation of the new ERP system.
• Assist with SKU creation and management, including establishing stock status and applicable safety stock levels.
• Notify and work with appropriate personnel to resolve issues involving equipment, materials, inventory, documentation, invoice discrepancies, raw material replenishment, delivery, or quality performance.
• Escalate critical situations and keep operations and management informed.
• Ensure prompt disposition of non-conformances to minimize schedule impact.
• Communicate lead times and respond promptly and professionally to inquiries about customer orders and quotes.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of assigned parts and processes.
• Participate in lean initiatives, team activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform rotational assignments and other responsibilities or duties as needed or assigned.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to complete physical inventories.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed