Planner

DeZURIK, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DeZURIK, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Planner to connect customer demand with manufacturing execution. You will manage production schedules, optimize inventory, and drive on-time delivery in a collaborative environment with Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of planning experience, APICS certification, and strong MRP/inventory knowledge. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3+ years of planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment using MRP systems
• APICS certification or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of job shop manufacturing environments

Responsabilités

• Manage and schedule customer orders for assigned valve lines with achievable delivery commitments
• Analyze BOMs, material availability, routing, and capacity to establish accurate production schedules
• Monitor production progress and resolve shortages and inventory discrepancies
• Partner with Purchasing and Manufacturing to optimize lot sizes, lead times, inventory levels
• Maintain MRP system integrity through forecasts, demand trends, safety stock levels
• Release and expedite production orders aligning with commitments
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, cost savings, and efficiency
• Serve as a key problem-solver maintaining customer service during changing priorities

Connaissances

MRP knowledge

Production planning

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formation

APICS certification or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Other business systems

Description du poste

Planner

Own the Schedule. Deliver for the Customer.

Are you energized by solving complex planning challenges and keeping operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy balancing customer expectations, production capacity, inventory, and supply chain constraints to ensure products are delivered on time?

At DeZURIK, we're looking for a Planner to play a critical role in connecting customer demand with manufacturing execution. In this highly collaborative position, you'll work closely with Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to manage production schedules, optimize inventory, and drive on-time delivery performance. If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Manage and schedule customer orders for assigned valve product lines, ensuring realistic and achievable delivery commitments.
• Analyze bills of material (BOMs), material availability, routing, and capacity constraints to establish and maintain accurate production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and proactively resolve shortages, inventory discrepancies, and scheduling challenges that could impact customer deliveries.
• Partner with Purchasing and Manufacturing teams to optimize lot sizes, lead times, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Maintain MRP system integrity through ongoing analysis of forecasts, demand trends, safety stock levels, and lead time performance.
• Release and expedite production orders while ensuring priorities remain aligned with customer commitments and business objectives.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a key problem-solver across the organization, helping navigate changing priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment using MRP systems.
• APICS certification or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of job shop manufacturing environments.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of MRP systems, inventory management, and production planning principles.
• Ability to analyze Bills of Material, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the flexibility to continuously re-prioritize based on business needs.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Why Join DeZURIK?

Join a company with nearly 100 years of engineering excellence. At DeZURIK, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business success while working alongside professionals who are committed to delivering industry-leading solutions.

Salary and Benefits

DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $66,296 to $82,870 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.