Planner

Vontier; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vontier is seeking a materials and Kanban planner to optimize inventory and kanban design at our Altoona, PA facility. You will forecast material requirements, perform daily audits, and keep planning tools updated with D365, SQL, and Power BI data. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to meet daily demand while reducing waste.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, continuous improvement, and strong Excel/Power BI skills to develop operation dashboards and support S&OP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in business/ops; related experience acceptable.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office, Power BI, and Excel.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Size Kanban and inventory investment based on forecasts and historical data.
• Forecast monthly material requirements to vendors; manage S&OP inputs.
• Perform daily inventory management with kanban audits.
• Maintain planning dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and D365 data.
• Support S&OP forecast processes with data modeling to improve accuracy.
• Develop operation dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure material availability and minimize waste.
• Lead continuous improvement kaizen workshops to boost quality and productivity.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business or Operations Management

Associate degree with 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

D365

SQL Server

Job description

Location

This position is located at the Altoona, PA facility. Minimal travel required.

Location

This position is located at the Altoona, PA facility. Minimal travel required.

Purpose of Position

Support daily production operations by ensuring an optimal supply of material required for manufacturing to meet daily customer demand. The primary job responsibilities are to ensure the inventory and kanban cards are sized correctly, monitor kanban execution through daily audits, and identify opportunities to reduce inventory through improving the kanban design. These responsibilities involve direct contact with outside suppliers, transportation carriers, Veeder-Root Customer Service, Engineering, Marketing, and Operation teams, to meet current and projected customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Based on PSI forecasts, historical usage and anticipated NPD implementations, accurately size Kanban’s and the inventory investment to assure material availability without inventory waste.
• Forecast monthly material requirements to vendors to ensure material availability, based on historical data and S&OP demand.
• Perform daily Inventory Management at Gemba, including a comprehensive and detailed daily audit of kanban execution.
• Keep planning tools and dashboards updated based on D365, KanBan Box, and SQL server data.
• Support S&OP forecast process using data modeling to improve accuracy.
• Develop operation dashboards based on Excel and Power BI skills
• Work with supervisors, cell operators and indirect hourly operators to quantify, prioritize, problem solve, create countermeasures for, and ensure elimination of kanban execution errors.
• Direct contact with outside suppliers, transportation carriers, customer service, and operations staffs to meet/exceed current and projected customer requirements, assuring material availability and optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor and suggest improvements to create a safe working environment, and respond appropriately to any accidents or issues, including OSHA recordable incidents, as required.
• Conduct DMP activities in cells improving parts presentation, kanban execution and material flow.
• Work with suppliers using e-Kanban. Create and maintain scheduled Purchase Orders from Blanket Purchase Agreements as required.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance using e-Kanban analysis reporting to maintain system lead times, determine safety stock levels, and hold suppliers accountable for performance improvement.
• Identify and manage actual and potential material availability problems.
• Root Cause/ Corrective Actions to short term and permanent solutions to material supply issues.
• Analyze actual inventory vs. design to reduce inventory waste. Analyze design inventory and develop ideal inventory targets and countermeasures.
• Maintain supermarket 5S at a minimum 3S level. Audit supermarket 5S daily and work with Supervisors, cell operators and indirect operators to standardize and sustain.
• Contributes, in the capacity of a team member, individually, or as a reference, to resolving materials quality issues and increasing manufacturing productivity.
• Frequently participate in and lead continuous improvement workshops (kaizen) with team members to improve quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental goals regarding factory on time delivery, inventory turnover ratio, supplier on time delivery, etc.
• As assigned, act as a team member for APD project implementation. Participate in 3P events to establish DMP in association with APD projects.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Background And Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Business or Operations Management is preferred. Associate degree acceptable with three (3) or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Proficient at the use of MS office, Power Bi, and Excel.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods.

Benefits

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days each year, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays), and paid sick leave.*

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Who Is Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

Who Is Vontier

Vontier(NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity,automationand multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s power the way the world moves!

Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.