Planner

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned staffing agency proud to work with a manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL who is seeking a Planner to join their team. The Planning Specialist will have the responsibility to accurately and efficiently enter and plan work orders by performing a technical review of incoming orders, engineering blueprints, and processing specifications.

• Perform detailed contract and flow down review and input order basics such as PO#, part number, reference codes, quantity, etc.
  
• Verify that information needed for order planning is available and accurate.
  
• Identify, input, and sequence specifications, processes, and customer specific requirements.
  
• Qualify order lead-time and due date against quoted and archived information, company standards, and customer requirements.
  
• Ensure the company possesses applicable approvals towards specification and revision levels being called out.
  
• Interface across all levels of personnel to troubleshoot and/or qualify information necessary to assembling a work order.
  
• Work closely with Customer Success Representatives to obtain any missing flow-down requirements from the customer.
  

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of processing capabilities, general procedures, and quality standards.
  
• A detail oriented individual with strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to develop solutions for complex situations.
  
• Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
  
• PC proficient with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a data entry, data analytics, or contract review position, preferably in an aerospace, manufacturing, metal finishing, or industrial setting.
  
• College degree preferred.
  
• Must have a high school degree at a minimum.