Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing production shop orders—from creation to closure—in alignment with system demand and forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking throughout the production process and timely resolution of specific production requirements. In coordination with the Master Scheduler, the Planner shall maintain ERP/Kinetic records with the highest degree of accuracy and ensure that all production needs are addressed through the appropriate functional channels.

Position Responsibilities:

Process and Planning Jobs:

• Manage production jobs from creation through closure using MRP and other planning inputs.
• Issue and record material consumption used within the job with 100% accuracy.
• Receive finished goods into inventory.
• Own creating and maintaining daily/weekly production schedules for assigned resources Drive production schedule adherence across production team.
• Align schedule adjustments with production supervisors as well as coordinate production capacity across resources.

Inventory Control:

• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing on discrepancies with the bills of materials.
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with production, shipping/receiving, and purchasing.
• Prepare and participate in yearly physical inventory.

Raw Material Purchasing:

• Own purchasing of raw materials to ensure the timely delivery of job materials and secondary subcontract operations.
• Proactively manages supplier relationships and performance.

Daily Operations & Administration:

• Execute material movements and related transactions accurately within Epicor/Kinetic (ERP).
• Prepare, edit, and close Shop Orders.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production.
• Support cycle counts, year-end inventory count research and adjustments within company policy.
• Office-based, required to spend time on the production floor as needed.
• Monitor schedule attainment, on-time delivery and inventory performance using results to drive improvements and corrective actions where necessary.
• Improve planning processes to strengthen schedule reliability, production efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience within a Supply Chain function working with production scheduling, inventory control, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience is required; within Epicor/Kinetic is preferred.

Skill Competencies:

• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, order entry, and related duties.
• Working knowledge of job order and inventory control functions within ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Able to analyze information and identify risks or discrepancies.
• Ability to balance internal customer priorities and meet deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving in nonstandard situations, with ability to work cross-functionally when needed.

Behavioral Competencies/Personal Traits:

• Professional Appearance and Manner – promotes a professional image of Cold Jet.
• Assertiveness – must be confident and firm in his/her interaction with others.
• Judgment – exercises sound judgment, making excellent decisions that result in improved production and workflow.
• Customer Service Oriented – committed to the service of internal and external customers and takes ownership for resolving their requests.
• Perseverance – willing to go the extra mile to complete projects on schedule. Does not give up until tasks are completed in a quality manner.
• Self-Discipline – Communicates clearly and effectively to others the steps in a process and the importance of following that process.
• Commitment to company success - willing to take risks, both company and personal, and do what it takes to get the job done.