Associate Planner (Manufacturing)

Job ID: 18379

Position Description:
The Associate Planner will plan and schedule production line(s). Using the ERP system they will release work orders and track material shortages to ensure on time delivery to production plan.

*Using the ERP system schedule and release production orders to support the production plan

*Communicate known delays to the manufacturing and or sales in a timely manner

*Track material shortages and work with procurement to resolve

*Cycle Count Inventory to ensure count accuracy

* Work with Quality to prioritize material through incoming and outgoing inspection

* Interact with manufacturing, sales, shipping, receiving and finance personnel to meet schedule requirements

*Support Master Schedulers and Sr Planners to maintain excellent On Time Delivery

*Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements:
Associates Degree and 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment required.

APICS Certification is desirable.

Must be a self-starter, team player with excellent communication skills.

Strong ability to communicate in verbal and written form. Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

Able to solve problems by collecting data and using critical thinking skills.

Work with Microsoft Outlook, and have basic Excel skills.

Organize reports, folders, and communications from multiple sources.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Work with many diverse groups and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Think outside the box and offer and/or implement suggestions to improve processes.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that would be encountered by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
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