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Planner I
Gastonia, NC
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Planner I is an entry-level planning position with the desire to learn and develop skills. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of planning and scheduling systems/processes to assist Operations in meeting shipment and on-time delivery goals. Additional responsibility includes monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels to support current and future demand. This position will be responsible for their individual planning duties and as necessary help provide backup support for the other Planner positions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Knowledge of and/or commitment to learn the following responsibilities:
Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
BENEFITS
DeZURIK offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and 401(k). Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts are also available as part of the benefit package. Holiday pay, PTO, volunteer time, and other paid times off available. Bonus payments may be available based on individual roles and annual company performance.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.
Planner I is an entry-level planning position with the desire to learn and develop skills. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of planning and scheduling systems/processes to assist Operations in meeting shipment and on-time delivery goals. Additional responsibility includes monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels to support current and future demand. This position will be responsible for their individual planning duties and as necessary help provide backup support for the other Planner positions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Knowledge of and/or commitment to learn the following responsibilities:
- Maintains MRP integrity of item data and ensures forecast/safety stocks are properly in place to enable the accomplishment of on-time delivery and inventory level goals. Continual analysis of the following factors:
- Forecast vs. actual demand.
- EOQ/Lot size/minimums.
- Lead times (internal and external).
- Order interval.
- Usage trends.
- BOM structure.
- Manage, develop and maintain inventory levels via assembly or component and/or end item forecasts which complement and support company production and sales – based on item history and any other product knowledge available.
- Process Sales Orders for scheduling into the Production Backlog and Acknowledgement Date of the delivery schedule to the customer.
- Direct and/or assist in the execution of production activities that enable meeting commitments made to our customers and assist meeting on time delivery performance. This includes:
- Serve as the focal point for the resolution of shortages working with shop floor and procurement personnel.
- Analyze and ensure proper reconciliation on production/inventory discrepancies.
- Confirm purchase requisitions and release production orders to the shop floor.
- Expedite and follow up on orders as required.
- Re-acknowledge Sales Orders in a timely manner as required.
- Assist in development and maintenance of assembly, component and/or end item forecasts which complement and support production, inventory levels and inventory turn goals as directed by the company.
- Perform additional activities which may include:
- Analysis and processing of Excess and Inactive.
- System improvement.
- Inventory reduction initiatives.
- Procedure writing.
- Consulting and involvement in new/lean programs or events.
- Participate in and lead meetings.
- Manage new design effectivity and production phase in plan as well as phase out of old design.
- Incorporate spare and replacement strategies when applicable.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 2 years of manufacturing experience.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills a necessity.
- Attention to detail, with high degree of accuracy.
- In process or willingness to learn APICS fundamentals or equivalent experience.
- Experience planning/scheduling with MRP system along with working knowledge of a job shop environment helpful.
- General Office computer skills a plus and ability to understand and navigate in Excel.
- Ability to understand Bills of Material, prints and manufacturing processes.
- Valve product knowledge an asset, but needs to excel at problem-solving and having the ability to constantly re-establish priorities.
- Requires effective communication skills in working with all departments.
- Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
- Position requires movement around the facilities.
- Occasional handling of material and components.
Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
BENEFITS
DeZURIK offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and 401(k). Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts are also available as part of the benefit package. Holiday pay, PTO, volunteer time, and other paid times off available. Bonus payments may be available based on individual roles and annual company performance.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
$48.747 - $60,934
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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