Planner Job Description

Planner Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Planner to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate MRP planning parameters and planning data on an on-going basis;
• Review and analyze MRP reports, and create and maintain inventory jobs and work orders;
• Insures availability of purchased materials necessary to support the production plan;
• Expedites the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of materials (BOM);
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Analyze inventory & production data to determine process failure and develop corrective actions;
• Identify opportunities to implement KanBans programs; monitor performance once implemented;
• Researches current transportation related topics at local, State, and Federal levels;
• Clerical work: filing, faxing, record keeping, organizing;
• Works with Operations and support departments to understand and schedule equipment maintenance and calibration;
• Work with project managers, business development and senior management to create long range master plans;
• Analyzes data and prepares detailed maps for use on thematic maps and in reports;
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned periodically by Supply Chain Director;
• Manage Merchandise Assistant.

Requirements:

• 2 years experience use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint;
• Background check;
• Background check required;
• Able to effectively lead and coordinate multiple, complex requests/projects;
• 1 year experience working in a project material management related role;
• 2 years experience MRP systems;
• Drug Test;
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel and Project;
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training in planning or purchasing preferred;
• Able to effectively read, hear and understand detailed oral and written communication;
• B.S. degree preferred with emphasis Operations, Supply Chain Management, or other applicable field;
• Experience with Netsuite a plus;
• B.S in scientific or business field, or equivalent experience;
• Must have the ability to accurately communicate ideas, instructions, problems and solutions;
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain or Manufacturing.