Planner

General Purpose:
This position is focused on planning methods, activities and processes. Working with ERP system and Production departments to create, assign and prioritize work. The Planner works in the Supply Chain team to analyze potential financial and inventory impacts, supporting project commitments with focus on accuracy. Supports project inquiries and updates as well as performing inventory adjustment transactions as required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

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Supports and recommends Continuous Improvement initiatives. Ability to recognize areas for improvement and suggest new/improved methods.

• Work Order planning function. Cut work orders. Daily review and processing of MRP order messages and releasing work orders.
• Identifies and implements best practices in Production Planning and its associated internal customers.
• Ability to perform all system transactions as required. Capable of troubleshooting and performing complex system reconciliation as necessary.
• Inputs key data into ERP as part of Engineering Implementation.
• Provides back-up for other purchasing/stockroom activities as required to meet business objectives.
• Follows all procedures and work instructions; notifies or recommends to supervisor when procedures require update.
• Exhibits and demonstrates behaviors and attitudes as that of a “team player”.
• Follows and practices all safety procedures. Notifies supervisor immediately when potential hazards exist.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Planning, Engineering and Procurement best practices and requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across multiple departments.
• Capable of demonstrating a high level of accuracy; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Windows based software including Word and Excel.
• Experience with engineering change control systems a plus.

Education/Experience and/or Training:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, with 3 years of Planning, Purchasing or Engineering department experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.

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_Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer. Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided. If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources. All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $45,500 - $57,600