Planner I

Job Overview

The Planner I provides input and oversight of routings and bills of material (BOMs) in support of material resource planning (ERP) requirements. As a Planner I you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and working with the production team to support the scheduling of orders and scheduled customer commitments; working closely with internal departments such as manufacturing, procurement, materials, engineering, quality, and logistics to ensure timely communication of lead times, schedule impacts and changes, material shortages, etc..

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and improving the Routers
• Creating and distributing the Work Order packages, consisting of Pick Tickets and Routers, per the Planning schedule
• Monitor and systemically close each router step when completed
• Confers with department management to determine the status of assigned projects
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• When necessary, informs Purchasing to expedite specific material in order to meet delivery commitments
• Ensures system integrity through maintenance of system records, routers, and work orders
• Monitors ERP, shortage lists, and related indicators to determine 100% material availability and to ensure 100% on-time customer delivery
• Participate in teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process-related issues
• Attends cross-functional activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production processes
• Identifies and communicates a detailed status on any material planning items impacting the production schedule (e.g., part shortages)
• Ensure that work-flows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations

Qualifications

• Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to think logically and methodically
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Decision-making ability coupled with the ability to work independently and pro-actively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power-Point
• Understanding of standard manufacturing and safety compliance processes

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1 - 2 years of experience in planning and/or production control preferred but not required
• Experience utilizing an ERP/MRP system

Work Environment:

Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.

Physical Demands:

In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls

• Overtime may be necessary as the work load's dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.