Planner I

Nikkiso Co.; North Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc. is seeking a Planner I responsible for inputting routings and BOMs to support ERP planning, coordinating with production, procurement, materials, engineering, quality, and logistics for timely lead times and schedule changes.

The role involves organizing work orders, monitoring router steps, expediting as needed, and ensuring system integrity and safety compliance across production processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1–2 years planning/production control experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve routers
• Create and distribute Work Order packages per planning schedule
• Monitor and close router steps upon completion
• Coordinate with department management to determine project status
• Expedite operations to meet schedules
• Inform Purchasing to expedite materials when needed
• Maintain system records, routers, and work orders
• Monitor ERP and shortages to ensure 100% on-time delivery
• Participate in teams to improve processes
• Attend cross-functional meetings to ensure material flow
• Identify and communicate material planning issues impacting production
• Ensure workflows conform to safety regulations

Skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

MS Office

Manufacturing compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

1–2 years planning/production control

ERP/MRP system experience

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gasesis a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

Job Overview

The Planner I provides input and oversight of routings and bills of material (BOMs) in support of material resource planning (ERP) requirements. As a Planner I you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and working with the production team to support the scheduling of orders and scheduled customer commitments; working closely with internal departments such as manufacturing, procurement, materials, engineering, quality, and logistics to ensure timely communication of lead times, schedule impacts and changes, material shortages, etc.

Responsibilities

• Developing,implementing,and improving theRouters

• Creatingand distributingthe Work Order packages, consisting of Pick Tickets and Routers, per the Planning schedule

• Monitor and systemically close each router stepwhen completed

• Confers with departmentmanagementto determinethestatus of assignedprojects

• Expedites operations that delay schedules andalterschedules to meet unforeseen conditions

• When necessary, informs Purchasing to expedite specific materialin order tomeet delivery commitments

• Ensures system integrity through maintenance of system records, routers, andwork orders

• MonitorsERP, shortage lists, and related indicators to determine 100% material availability and to ensure 100% on-time customer delivery

• Participatein teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to allprocess-relatedissues

• Attendscross-functionalactivities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production processes

• Identifies and communicates a detailed status on any material planning items impacting the production schedule (e.g.,part shortages)

• Ensurethat workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations

Qualifications

• Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to think logically and methodically
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Decision-makingability coupled with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word,Excel,and PowerPoint
• Understanding of standard manufacturing and safety compliance processes

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1 - 2years of experiencein planning and/or production controlpreferredbut not required
• Experience utilizing an ERP/MRP system

The knowledge, skills,and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills,and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• Employeemay be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance,stoopor kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools,or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may includeweekdays, weekends, nights,and/or holidays
• Ability tolift upto 25 lbs. may be required
• Job will generally be performed in an officeenvironment butmay require travel. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply
• Candidates will be required to show a driving abstract with a clean driving history for travel between the NCI facility locations and client offices as required. A valid driver’s license is necessary

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Environmental Safety Requirements:

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees
• General Safety Awareness
• Job-specifictraining modules deemed necessary bythepertaining Manager or Director
• Allsafety-relatedtraining is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Employees are required to wearNikkiso-providedPPEwhennecessary.PPEincludessafety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron,cut-resistantgloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, anddust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions,up to and includingtermination.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.