Planner

DeZURIK, Inc.; Sartell (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account with company-mp

Retirement plan with company match

Granite Assistance Fund

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

DeZURIK, Inc. is seeking a Planner to connect customer demand with manufacturing execution in Sartell, MN.

You will collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations to manage production schedules, optimize inventory and ensure on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field and at least 3 years of planning experience in manufacturing, with MRP systems and APICS certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule customer orders for assigned valve product lines, ensuring realistic and achievable delivery commitments.
• Analyze BOMs, material availability, routing, and capacity constraints to establish and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and 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 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.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Inventory management

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Materials/SC or related field

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 DoAs our Planner, you will:

• 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.

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.