Planner

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Planner Reports To: Supply Chain Manager


Department: 63099 - Head of Production FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Miba is a leading technology company dedicated to creating "Technologies for a cleaner planet." We specialize in innovative solutions for the manufacturing industry, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.
Job Summary:
The MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S., LLC Planner is a key member of the Supply Chain team reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. Supply Chain Planning/Procurement are centralized processes directed from the Grafton, WI site. This role is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of job packets (production work orders, etc.) and inventory according to daily and weekly production schedules. Duties include tactical MRP transactions related to planning, maintaining the shipment schedules, conferring with department Leads to determine progress of work and completion dates, monitoring inventory levels, and cycle counting.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Coordinate and optimize material planning, scheduling, and inventory management to meet customer demand and production objectives.
• Oversee the release and closure of shop orders, ensuring proper material consumption and accurate operational labor application.
• Monitor progress against production schedules, identifying and addressing deviations or bottlenecks as needed.
• Engage with shop floor personnel to address and resolve supply chain issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Customer Service, and the Master Scheduler, to communicate scheduling issues and resolve supply chain challenges.
• Serve as a communication bridge between departments to ensure timely deliveries and achievement of objectives.
• Adjust plans proactively to accommodate changes in scope, priorities, unforeseen conditions, or resource availability.
• Ensure accurate inventory records through inventory movements, adjustments, cycle counting, and scrap reconciliation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and outcomes.
• Facilitate seamless interaction between purchasing and materials management to resolve gaps between supply capabilities and production plans.
• Participate in cross-plant and departmental teams and projects as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational excellence.

Qualifications:

 

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination roles, preferably in a manufacturing-specific environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to drive positive work performance and business outcomes.
• Skilled in fostering positive working relationships through clear and effective communication.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a high mix–low volume manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with planning and scheduling software (e.g., SAP, MS Project, Oracle, Excel)
• Must be a United States citizen

Preferred Skills:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Able to read engineering blueprints and documents.
• Experience in project management, contract negotiation, and working on cross-functional teams.

Work Environment:

Work environment is typically considered to include offices and manufacturing shop floor. Work environment may also include customer sites including and meeting venues. Approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.

EEO:

It is the policy of MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local LAW. In addition, MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

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EEO:

It is the policy of MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local LAW. In addition, MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.