Lean Manufacturing Planner (SAP) | Supply Chain

Phillips & Temro Industries

Eden Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Phillips & Temro Industries in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to develop and maintain production plans for assigned product families, balancing customer demand with capacity and coordinating with related teams.

The role requires ERP experience (SAP preferred), two years in manufacturing planning, and a BS/BA. Familiarity with lean practices, and willingness to advance cost-reduction initiatives across locations.

Qualifications

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing planning environment.
ERP experience required; SAP preferred.
APICS or PMAC certification preferred.
Computer skills with high proficiency in MS Office and ERP (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production plan for assigned product families, balancing customer demands and production capacity.
Perform planning and buying responsibilities for assigned purchased materials.
Ensure timely communication of schedule changes to all impacted parties including customer service, production, purchasing, logistics and the warehouse.
Utilize all inputs possible to the planning and procurement process - SAP outputs, intrinsic sales data, field reports from QA and Purchasing, observed supplier performance, production-related data, etc.
Actively support Lean activities as they apply to scheduling work and materials - look for ways to eliminate waste wherever it occurs in the supply/production chain.
Optimize inventory to achieve FY targets and improve customer on-time delivery performance.
Coordinate and schedule other PTI locations.
Help drive cost reductions and Supply Chain initiatives.
Ensure that planning activities fully support lean/visual manufacturing concept.
Maintain efficient communication with inter-departmental personnel.
Perform other duties as required, e.g.: Maintain IATF16949 suitable records; Track and evaluate "premium freight"; Assist in sourcing/qualifying vendors.