Planning Specialist

This entry level role is key to supporting the operations planning/scheduling team.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning report based on direction from Material Planner
• Assist in expediting and de-expediting work orders and purchase orders
• Release work orders and purchase orders to preferred/approved suppliers
• Collaborate with purchasing in the evaluation of current/approved suppliers
• Maintain positive communications with internal/external “customers” for raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and services (Customer Service, Suppliers, Inter-plant, operations, etc.)
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and internal traffic department
• Assure proper approval, accounting, and processing controls are maintained
• Review and close work orders
• Inventory and interplant receiving
• Manage material issues to work order
• Inventory counting
• Manage/prepare shipment information
• Prepare metric data and daily information reports
• Prepare shop packets
• Involvement in continual improvement efforts
• Various administrative duties and JDEdwards/supporting system transaction processing
• Other job task as assigned

Qualifications

• High School or GED required, Associates degree in operation/supply chain or business preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle simultaneous tasks under pressure
• Analytical and math skills
• Manufacturing familiarity
• Familiarity and working knowledge of quality systems
• Committed to lifelong education
• Proven track record as a team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer focused
• Sense of self accountability
• High level of professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially pivot tables, vlookups, etc)
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 35 pound occasionally
• Ability to walk in a production floor with possible uneven surfaces

Company Culture Requirements

• Treat all people with Respect – People matter. Understand your audience and your impact. We are better when people are heard and valued for their unique perspective.
• Take Ownership – People are counting on you. Act with integrity and follow through on commitments.
• Empower Action – We succeed when we work together. Our differences make us stronger and create better outcomes. People and teams are empowered to make decisions and take action.
• Commitment to Stakeholders – We are committed to knowing and exceeding the expectations of our customers, employees, ownership and communities.
• Life Beyond Work – People need balance. Embrace opportunities to pursue your passions.