Planner

Hendrickson; Navarre (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a full-time Inventory/Materials Planner to manage raw material stock and production schedules at the Navarre, Ohio facility. You will collaborate in continuous improvement initiatives and foster strong supplier relationships to support plant programs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in business or related field, with APICS certification preferred, and have knowledge of MRPII, Kanban, JIT, and ISO/TS16949 concepts to optimize materials flow.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRPII required or related manufacturing planning systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong math skills.
• Knowledge of formal manufacturing resource planning systems.
• Experience in purchasing and warehousing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Kanban, JIT, and ISO/TS16949 concepts.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing MRPII data daily and adjusting delivery schedules.
• Managing inventory levels of purchased components to meet plant goals.
• Communicating clearly with all plant functions.
• Monitor ECNs and minimize excess/obsolescence.
• Utilize Kanban/JIT and storage techniques to support plant goals.

Skills

MRPII knowledge

Communication skills

Inventory control

Analytical math

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

Kanban

JIT

Microsoft Office

Showcase Strategy

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Manage inventory of raw materials and monitor the production schedules for the facility to achieve internal and external customer requirements. Participate in continuous improvement activities within a team environment. Manage supplier relationships in a manner consistent with supporting the development and implementation of supply chain programs.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing/analyzing MRP daily and adjusting delivery schedules to support the production requirements.
• Managing inventory levels of purchased components to achieve plant goals.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and completely too all functional areas of the plant.
• Monitor plant ECN's and minimize plant excess and obsolescence.
• Manage the utilization of Kanban, JIT, lot sizing and point of storage techniques in support of Plant goals.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• APICS certification or pursuing certification is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MRPII required. Knowledge of KANBAN, ISO/TS16949 and JIT concepts and techniques preferred.
• Effective communication skills (verbal/written) with strong math and organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of formal manufacturing resource planning systems required.
• Microsoft Office and Showcase Strategy a plus.
• Combined experience in purchasing and general warehousing preferred.
• Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with vendors required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Provide information or opinions which are generated during the course of work.
• Ability to execute long range planning.
• Ability to exercise foresight relative to inventory control

Physical Demands:

• Constant sitting
• Occasional grasping and pinching
• Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching
• Lift up to 5 lbs.
• Carry up to 5 5lbs. approximately 25 feet
• Push/Pull 10 lbs. of force up to 5 feet

Environmental Conditions:

• Ventilation: Adequate
• Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat
• Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
• Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view
• Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
• Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies
• Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations
• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

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