Production Planner

Hose Master LLC • Euclid, OH

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About The Position

Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry-leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA! Headquarters in Cleveland OH with regional facilities in Houston TX, Atlanta GA, and Reno NV, Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Founded in 1982, Hose Master has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. We are passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of our identity and the fuel for our growth. The Production Planner's primary responsibilities are ensuring all products required by internal and external customers are manufactured, shipped, and delivered on-time.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or High school diploma
• Working knowledge of MS Office & ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally
• Highly organized with strong time management & prioritization skills
• Strong math & statistics background

Responsibilities

• Develop production planning forecasts
• Use & maintain production planning software as the primary tool
• Plan, schedule, release, & control production orders based on MRP requirements
• Review sales orders & collaborate with sales, marketing, production, & other groups
• Ensure information is current & accurate
• Evaluate forecast results & coordinate cross-functionally to reconcile variances, resolve potential schedule interruptions, & refine forecast
• Provide input into development of inventory strategies on current, new, and to-be-obsoleted items
• Manage raw materials, WIP, & finished goods inventory levels to align with business objectives and requirements
• Develop & maintain safety stock strategy
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root cause, & initiate corrective actions to prevent future variances
• Purchase standard and non-standard services to support production & customer needs
• Follow up on late orders, & expedite as needed
• Maintain supplier material certification database

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED