Planner II

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Donaldson Company Inc. in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a Planner II to lead strategic procurement and planning initiatives. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations and implementing advanced planning strategies to enhance efficiency and operational alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with over two years of planning experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is an on-site role at our facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize vendor performance and cost-efficiency.
• Manage supplier negotiations and oversee contract compliance.
• Lead planning and integrate smaller site requirements into overall supply chain objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel for data analysis

Supplier negotiations

Planning and scheduling experience

Lean manufacturing

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)

Job description

Job Summary

The Planner II leads strategic procurement, planning, and supply chain initiatives focused on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and aligning operations with organizational goals. The role drives cross-functional projects, manages supplier negotiations, oversees compliance, and implements advanced planning and forecasting strategies.

Location

On-site at our Chillicothe, MO facility.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize vendor performance and cost-efficiency.
• Lead supplier negotiations, manage high-value contracts, and ensure supplier compliance with long-term goals.
• Oversee advanced planning functions, including long-term demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• Lead planning for smaller sites and integrate their requirements into overall supply chain objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.
• Work to achieve program, functional, and/or business targets within the team with direct impact on departmental results.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• Experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and strong sense of teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship

Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Donaldson Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.