SENIOR PLANNER

David Clark Company Incorporated•Worcester, MA

10d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior Planner is responsible for the daily release of orders to shipping, tracking work after it reaches the production floor, and ensuring customer requirements are met. The role reviews and develops the manufacturing plan, handles the forecast roll, performs planning tasks related to the machine shop, and manages materials requiring outside processing. The employee works under general supervision, exercises discretion within their area of responsibility, and advises others in the organization on matters within their expertise. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The position involves routine, consistent work in a typical office setting, along with prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory and some desk and computer work. Occasional physical exertion includes lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The work requires some visual effort and is described as having an absence of hazards.

Requirements

Three to five years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with MRP.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to use and understand simple formatting and Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to stand and walk through the factory for prolonged periods, sit at a desk and work on computers, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, or a similar field preferred.
GP experience.
Knowledge of other languages.

Responsibilities

Review and develop the manufacturing plan and handle the forecast roll.
Review and release customer orders to the Shipping Department daily.
Review new sales orders for spare items daily.
Work with Customer Service to answer customer inquiries and expedite work through the factory as needed.
Develop lead times for Customer Service as requested.
Use MRP and work with production supervisors to develop a weekly plan and ensure work is prioritized correctly.
Handle planning tasks, MRP analysis, and schedule creation for raw machine shop items.
Facilitate transactions and movement of outside-processed material.
Work with Purchasing and QA departments to expedite or prioritize parts as needed.
Facilitate inventory movements through the hard card process.
Act as backup for the print room.
Perform other duties as assigned.