Shipping Planner

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Terex Utilities is hiring a Shipping Planner in Watertown, South Dakota. The role supports planning and execution of material delivery for shiploose and body kit assemblies shipped to customers, body vendors, and installation locations. The planner reviews material availability, escalates shortages, and coordinates kit execution and related back orders. The position works in a hands-on manufacturing environment and contributes to safe, organized operations, quality, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1 to 3 years of material inventory experience.
Excellent verbal, written, computer, and math communication skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and aptitude with computer systems.
Ability to understand and support company policies and procedures.
Commitment to safety, quality, and the principles of Lean Manufacturing.
Enthusiasm for hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe and organized workplace.
Review Clear To Build data to help coordinate planned machine builds on the lines.
Release, reschedule, and complete related work orders for ship/body kit assemblies.
Coordinate material availability to execute kits for shipping, installation, early shipment, or sending parts to body vendors.
Plan item-attribute data in TMS.
Establish material-delivery planning and backflush locations in TMS.
E-validate kits picked and sent over by CLI.
Manage bypass reports and order parts from CLI.
Analyze material-flow problems, determine causes, and implement corrective actions, including proper station coding, two-bin setup, and mistake-proofing order and distribution processes.
Requisition materials when applicable.
Open back orders when appropriate.
Maintain, audit, and improve Standard Work.
Train and cross-train other employees in materials processes.