Production Planner

Kito Crosby Limited; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kito Crosby Limited in Manheim, PA is seeking a Production Planner to actively analyze, monitor, and maintain MRP inputs and outputs to provide stocking work orders to the shop floor. You will track progress and close work orders as work completes.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in planning/scheduling, strong MRP knowledge, and proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word. JDE experience is a plus, with a focus on accurate inventory control and efficient shop-floor execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a planning/scheduling environment.
• Thorough knowledge of MRP and other inventory planning techniques, including purchasing fundamentals. JDE experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical abilities and PC skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, monitor, and maintain MRP inputs and outputs to provide stocking work orders to the shop floor.
• Track work and close work orders when completed.
• Enter, track, and maintain stock transfer orders and ensure proper inventory controls (backflush, issued, serialized).
• Plan and control finished goods inventory for stock and customer orders.
• Decide on work order quantities and dates based on MRP and supply/demand data.
• Monitor existing work orders to ensure system expectations match shop floor reality.

Skills

planning complex products

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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Production Planner

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2109

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

REPORTS TO: Production Planning Manager

DEPARTMENT:Production

BASIC FUNCTION:

Actively analyze, monitor, and maintain MRP inputs and outputs to provide applicable stocking work orders to the shop floor. Tracks the work being performed and closes the work order when the work is complete.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain JDE branch record settings to ensure actionable and accurate MRP messages.
• Analyze and action on stocking MRP messages to generate work orders dated based on material availability and shop floor capacity.
• Enter, track, and maintain stock transfer orders.
• Review, redate, and transfer orders
• Ensure that proper work order inventory controls are being followed including backflushed, issued, and serialized inventory.
• Plan and control finished goods inventory for stock and customer orders by demonstrating complete ownership and accountability for all assigned products.
• Make decisions on work order quantities and dates for products based on MRP and supply and demand data.
• Monitor work orders that have already been placed and ensure that expectations in the system match expectations on the shop floor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a planning/scheduling environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan a variety of products of a complex nature.
• Thorough knowledge of MRP and other inventory planning techniques, including a good understanding of purchasing fundamentals. JDE experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical abilities and PC skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently walk and sit 7+ hours a day.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to learn, understand and explain our technical products.
• Interact with others in a focused, positive, courteous, respectful, and professional business-like manner.
• Regular attendance is an essential element of the job. Unplanned absences have the potential to impair the operation of the department and diminish effectiveness of the company.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It represents typical duties and criteria necessary to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be required at the discretion of supervision or management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.