Planner

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!

Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Planner plays a key role on our Customer Focus Team (CFT) at the Business Unit (BU) level. This role has the principal responsibility for managing inventory levels adherence to demand management processes alignment and material alignment to support forecasted revenue and manufacturing plans. The Planner works with the BU Supply Chain Director BU Planning Manager or both in achieving Planning-related deliverables as per best practice to align alignment to Creation Performance Objectives. Working closely with the CFT and Buyers they are accountable for material availability and cost to effectively meet both the customers needs and our internal supply chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive proactive approach to daily work along with strong communication and organizational skills.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Reports to the BU Director of Supply Chain

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to based on BU Best Practice:

Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes
Responsible for all Demand Management related additions and changes to the ERP
Evaluation analysis and customer communication regarding PPV/CPV approval
Requisition Release review and actions as required to support material purchases
Clear to Build Analysis and reporting of Material Availability by project including identification of last part in house
Identify priorities for Buyer actions relating to execution of material plan and material expedites
Participate and address Supply Chain related issues in regards to MRB
Liase with cross functional departments and global functions as needed
Responsible for target customer inventory levels turns projection and inventory optimization
Review and manage strategic material plans (Plan for Every Part Safety Stock etc.).
Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and ECO processes
Drive adherence to the customer MSA with respect to E&O Inventory Turns PPV (Purchase Pricing Variance) Recovery and other Supply Chain related responsibilities
Determine and manage implementation dates and material cost impacts associated with ECOs part/project end of life and part last time buy.
Support execution of End of Life (EOL) programs (transfers project completion disengagement) regarding customer liability claims excess and obsolete material and any related disposition.
Accountable for communication of order commits and supplier order status to Program Management including material shortages and delays
Responsible for the What-If Scenarios and MRP demand date management with forecast and waterfall analysis if applicable
Creation of or direction to create work orders once clear to build
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors major in business administration Industrial Engineering Logistics Commerce Operations or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
Minimum of one year of Supply Chain experience
Proficient English business communications skills both written and verbal
Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel (v-lookups data filters pivot tables etc.)
ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including planning inventory control and purchasing
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Self-motivated team player able to work well under pressure
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
Ability to define problems collect data analyze information establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Some planning experience within the electronics industry (Preferred)
Experience in Oracle ERP (Desired May substitute another ERP)
Lean Supply Chain experience (Beneficial)
Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Beneficial)

If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Planner plays a key role on our Customer Focus Team (CFT) at the Business Unit (BU) level. This role has the principal responsibility for managing i...