Senior Planner

Celestica • Maple Grove, MN

288d • $70,000 - $106,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Receives assignments in the form of tasks and goals and follows established processes to meet the goals of the unit. Executes budgets, develops schedules and makes decisions on failure to achieve results may have an impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works at a higher level Planner competency. Oversees the master planning process for some/all customers at the site. Provides leadership for daily production control, production readiness decisions and directing Production Scheduling needs. Develops, plans, provides data, analysis, and recommendations to make strategic decisions. Interfaces Production, Procurement, Program Management and customers to compile, develop, validate, and communicate production/shipments plans that support overall business goals. Identifies business process enhancements and participates in their design and implementation as a team member. Coordinates planning on customer requirements, and changes in volumes. Tracks and reports key SCM metrics by customer by month. Assist in the planning process with SCM team. Supports site-wide production readiness of pilot production runs, new products, line re-assignment and engineering changes. May be involved in customer requested project initiatives.

Requirements

• Four to six years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes.
• Good understanding of specific customers' business, organization, products, and processes.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and multiple business applications as well as ERP proficiencies.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the master planning process for some/all customers at the site.
• Provides leadership for daily production control and production readiness decisions.
• Directs Production Scheduling needs.
• Develops, plans, provides data, analysis, and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Interfaces with Production, Procurement, Program Management, and customers to compile and communicate production/shipments plans.
• Identifies business process enhancements and participates in their design and implementation.
• Coordinates planning on customer requirements and changes in volumes.
• Tracks and reports key SCM metrics by customer by month.
• Assists in the planning process with SCM team.
• Supports site-wide production readiness of pilot production runs, new products, line re-assignment, and engineering changes.
• May be involved in customer requested project initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree