Planner

Kids for the Future; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Planner in Portland, ME to review daily customer demand, create/update/close jobs in the ERP system, and maintain production schedules for on-time delivery.

The role supports inventory control and requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 3+ years in manufacturing planning, with strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills. Exempt, full-time position with growth opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in a planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review customer demand daily and create, update and close jobs in the ERP system.
• Create and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support inventory control to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Communicate delays or issues to supervisors and other teams.
• Collaborate with purchasing and production to meet timelines.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• Location 2400 Congress Street,Portland, ME, 04102,United States
• Base Pay $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Planner, Nichols Portland INC

Description

Job Description

Position Title: Planner

Department: Planning Employee Type: Exempt

Reports to: Production Control Manager Pay Grade:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing customer demand daily and creating, updating, and closing corresponding job orders in the ERP system. Also responsible for the daily creation and maintenance of production schedules to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. This position will also serve as a support to the inventory control team to help ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

Essential Functions

• Review customer demand daily through the PRP module in the ERP system.
• Create, update and close jobs according to customer demand. Jobs should be current and accurate in the ERP system.
• Manage inventory levels of stocking programs for approved customers.
• Provide daily updates to Production and Customer Service on any delays or issues that will affect a committed ship date.
• Create and maintain production schedules in a timely manner.
• Quickly and effectively communicate production issues to your Supervisor.
• Assist in managing the inventory in WIP Markets to ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.
• Work effectively with the purchasing team to ensure timelines from outside services are met.
• Review item masters daily to ensure routing and material accuracy.
• Create customer recovery plans as needed in a concise, data-based format and ensure execution.
• Take complete ownership of an assigned value stream and meet the company goal for on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies and productivity issues and make recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze job variances to determine root cause and work with the appropriate department(s) to correct.
• Assist the inventory team with cycle counts, physical inventory, etc. to achieve the company goal for IRA.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years in a planning role in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, and planning practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Some knowledge of machine operations or technical background (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (required).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong math skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (required).
• Committed to follow up / follow through with projects and daily tasks, able to effectively multi-task.
• Able to collect data in a fact-based manner and present it in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.

Other Job-Related Demands

• Flexibility to alter work schedule based on job demands or the timely completion of projects.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 35lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50lbs following company safe lifting protocol.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils, and chemicals.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years in a planning role in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, and planning practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Some knowledge of machine operations or technical background (preferred).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (required).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong math skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (required).
• Committed to follow up / follow through with projects and daily tasks, able to effectively multi-task.
• Able to collect data in a fact-based manner and present it in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Commitment to meeting timelines and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to lift 35 ;bs. alone & team lift 50 lbs. or more

Summary

Position Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing customer demand daily and creating, updating, and closing corresponding job orders in the ERP system. Also responsible for the daily creation and maintenance of production schedules to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. This position will also serve as a support to the inventory control team to help ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.