Associate Planner

Drive the plan that keeps production moving.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Planner to help balance production needs inventory targets and capacity across our this role you will use SAP planning tools data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to develop and maintain production plans that ensure product availability while maximizing operational efficiency.

If you enjoy supply chain working with data and partnering with teams across manufacturing procurement and operations we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do...

• As a Associate Planner you will play a key role in aligning demand inventory and production capabilities by:

  • Developing and maintaining short- and long-term production plans that support inventory and service level targets
  • Balancing production schedules with operational capacity constraints to optimize resources
  • Converting planned orders into production purchase and stock transfer orders based on capacity and business priorities
  • Monitoring inventory levels and adjusting supply plans to support changing business needs
  • Analyzing raw material availability and supply reliability to improve planning effectiveness
  • Supporting efficient production campaign planning through data analysis and execution
  • Maintaining and updating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings in accordance with established processes
  • Managing rough cut capacity planning to support long-range supply planning
  • Collaborating with manufacturing procurement logistics and other stakeholders to resolve planning issues and drive results
  • Communicating planning updates risks and recommendations through meetings written correspondence and other channels
  • 10% travel to plant locations as needed

What Youll Bring...

• Bachelors degree required with an emphasis in supply chain business or related field of study a n equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g. formulas such as V-lookup graphs pivot tables)
• SAP or similar ERP experience
• Ability to identify issues compare data investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal customers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for technology
• Related work or internship experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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