Planner Specialist

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company matching contributions

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave and holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a professional to ensure adherence to the master production schedule, contributing to key goals in customer service and inventory management. Responsibilities include determining production priorities, liaising with customers on production status, and coordinating with various departments to optimize material flow through the production process.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, along with six years of relevant experience. A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six or more years of related experience recommended.
• Certificate in Purchasing Management or APICS desired.

Responsibilities

• Determines production priorities based on master schedule.
• Acts as customer contact for production status and schedule changes.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure material flow.

Skills

Manufacturing resources planning

Continuous improvement methods

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Manufacturing resource planning systems

Business application software

Job description

Parker Hannifin

Position Summary

Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls difficult production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines production priorities by studying master production schedule and customer requirements.
• Acts as a primary customer contact for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, shipping information, and returned material. May adjust master schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity.
• Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of diverse or difficult scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to the overall planning process consistent with continuous improvement goals.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.
• Evaluates materials supply and demands. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates and minimize inventory.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. May lead or be assigned to a special project team.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage. Recommends and implements any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.
• Analyzes proposed changes in methods, schedules, and materials. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Resolves problems concerning overshipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.
• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).
• May provide leadership to others in department. Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related field required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.
• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems, business application software, and interface operations.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs.
• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:

• Position requires regular onsite attendance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Also expected of the employee is regular on-site attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and up to 15 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position may be subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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