Planner

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, SC seeks a Production Planner to coordinate schedules for assigned production areas and align operations with the master plan to meet delivery commitments. You will optimize material and labor usage, monitor shop orders, and participate in daily stand-ups to expedite delays.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Supply Chain, 3–5 years of planning experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or supply chain is required.
• 3–5 years of planning experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Fluency in English (read, write and speak).
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced PowerPoint skills required.
• MRP/ERP planning experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of products in the assigned areas in a timely manner.
• Level production to optimize use of material resources and man-hours.
• Control shop orders on the production floor and manage order changes; participate in daily meetings.
• Expedite operations and/or materials delaying production to meet promised dates.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly planning reports.
• Maintain KPIs in Tier meetings; perform Gemba Walks.

Skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or supply chain

APICS CPIM or CSCP desired

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for the planning and preparation of production programs for the manufacture of industrial products to monitor the master plan through the issuance of operations and materials to meet the level of delivery required by the customer. Optimizing the production and investment efficiencies of Inventory.

• Plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of products in the assigned areas in a timely manner.
• Level production to achieve the optimal use of both material resources and man-hours.
• Responsible directly for the control of shop orders within the production floor and changes of orders of the assigned areas, participating in daily meetings with production.
• Expedites operations and/or materials that are delaying production according to conditions preventing meeting the promised date
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly planning reports.
• KPIs maintenance in Tier meeting
• Gemba Walks
• Efficient with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions
• Must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Performs with a high sense of urgency

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of products in the assigned areas in a timely manner.
• Level production to achieve the optimal use of both material resources and man-hours.
• Responsible directly for the control of shop orders within the production floor and changes of orders of the assigned areas, participating in daily meetings with production.
• Expedites operations and/or materials that are delaying production according to conditions preventing meeting the promised date
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly planning reports.
• KPIs maintenance in Tier meeting
• Gemba Walks
• Participate in Kaizen events
• Efficient with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions
• Must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Performs with a high sense of urgency

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

(education, experience level, knowledge, skills, designations/certifications).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing or supply chain.
• At a minimum of three (5) years of planning of a manufacturing operation experience.
• Self-starter. Ability to solve problems, take responsibility and deliver results with a spirit of innovation and a strong commitment to excellence.
• Fluency in English (read, write and speak).
• Proficiency in use of MS Office Software – advanced PowerPoint skills required.
• Desirable experience using MRP or Enterprise systems in Planning or Production Control.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP desired but not required.

Competencies

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrating Ethics and Integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions
• Communicating Effectively
• Must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Analytical with a high sense of urgency