What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kaspar Outdoors: Planner position at Kaspar Companies?
Primary Function:
Provide support to areas of planning, inventory control and work schedules for multiple manufacturing departments and other company divisions to meet the demand for products sold.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
- Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
- Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
- Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
- Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
- Conduct daily/weekly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Manage inventory and submit requisitions to master planner
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports
- Keep paperwork organized
- Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff
- All other duties as assigned
Skills:
- Strong math skills required
- Advanced communication skills required
- Basic MS Word, Excel and Outlook software experience required
- Must be able to work with all employees throughout multiple departments and divisions
- Ability to maintain a clean and neat work environment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be familiar with manufacturing and productions processes
- Proven experience in production and inventory management required
- Computer experience using ERP software preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Extended periods of sitting and/or walking (33-75% of time)
- Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (10%-25% of time)
- Lifting of 25-40 lbs. occasionally (0%-33% of time)
Job Type: Full-time