Planner

Are you analytical with a strong level of excel knowledge, and want to make exciting changes and impacts?

We are looking for a Planner to join our Client in Amboy, IL.

What is exciting about this position?

Reporting to the Planning Supervisor, you will analyze capacity and material requirements to meet our customer needs within a framework of manufacturing, scheduling, and inventory control. We need someone with high attention to detail to order all raw materials necessary to establish an efficient manufacturing schedule while considering customer delivery requirements, machine capability, workforce power, tooling, materials purchased, and quality requirements. After, you will use your strong analytical skills to monitor production performance, and maintain and analyze data for future planning.

• Evaluate production needs and inventory levels to place strategic orders and maintain proper inventory control.
• Arrange shipping procedures with suppliers to meet necessary arrival date at the best price, while ensuring adequate inventory levels to prevent shortages, reduce excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Maintain our packing specifications and registers. You ensure the functionality requested by Division Purchasing validates through the appropriate paperwork including certificates of conformance.
• Actively participate in programs to improve workplace safety, and participate in plant audits. Additionally, participate in projects designed to transform and improve efficiencies through the supply chain.

What do you need to bring with you?

• This position requires intermediate excel skills.
• Ideally, an undergraduate degree, flexibility, and a desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude will set you up for success in this role. Solid time management to perform time-sensitive tasks, and maintain an on-time schedule.

COVID-19 Vaccination
Please be aware that our client requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date. Sensient is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moline, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Inventory Planning Specialists: 1 year (Preferred)
• Excel: 1 year (Required)
• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location