Production Planner III

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Co.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical (BCBS)

Delta dental & vision

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO & 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Co. is seeking a Planner III to support production planning and procurement for both purchased and manufactured parts. You will focus on short- and long-term planning, cost analyses, and aligning activities with operational goals.

The role coordinates monthly S&OP activities with sales, operations, and procurement, analyzes data, and generates reports to optimize inventory levels. It is a high-visibility position within the planning team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related.
• Strong analytical, project management and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in process mapping and documenting.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish production schedules, monitor inventory levels, and track progress of the production schedule for materials and finished goods.
• Modify and adapt production schedules and order changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations, or priorities.
• Identify factors affecting production schedules; develop and execute recovery plans.
• Plan and release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (MRP).
• Lead weekly plan and schedule reviews with operations and management.
• Assist lead S&OP activities including capacity and demand planning.
• Contribute to strategies to reduce costs, lead times and improve production efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning and scheduling practices.
• Maintain accurate part data within the system.
• Ensure parameters support efficient replenishment, productivity, and material flow.
• Review and maintain stocking levels; support demand planning processes.
• Complete regular inventory assessments to meet targets.
• Communicate date changes with Sales; support material purchases and analysis.
• Process incoming purchase order requisitions, change orders, and acknowledgments.
• Provide support to leadership in developing and executing strategies.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and mitigate accordingly.
• Support contingency plans for disruptions or market changes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate adjustments with engineering on part setup; onboard/train new planners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Process mapping

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related

Tools

ERP systems

IBP

Procurement tools

Job description

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, the company is family owned and privately operated while living with the motto ‘the customer is the Boss’. If you’re looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Forecasting, Planner III is responsible for supporting the company’s production planning and procurement activities for purchased and manufactured parts. This role focuses on short- and long-term planning, cost analysis, and ensuring that planning and procurement activities align with the company’s operational and strategic objectives. Additionally, Planner III coordinates the monthly S&OP activities including coordinating with sales, operations, procurement, conducting detailed analyses, and generating reports to evaluate inventory levels. This is a highly visible role that will own the full planning cycle for our most complex parts with the opportunity to streamline and standardize processes.

Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Establish the production schedules, monitor inventory levels, and track progress of the production schedule for materials and finished goods.
• Modify and adapt production schedules and order changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations, or priorities.
• Identify factors which may affect the production schedules. Develop and execute recovery plans.
• Plan and release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (MRP).
• Leads weekly plan and schedule reviews with operations and management.
• Prepare instructions regarding production planning systems and procedures.
• Assist lead S&OP activities including capacity and demand planning.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to reduce costs, lead times and improve production efficiency while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning and scheduling practices.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate part data within the system.
• Ensure parameters support efficient replenishment, productivity, and material flow.
• Review and maintain stocking levels. Support demand planning processes.
• Completes regular inventory assessments to meet inventory targets.
• Works closely with Sales to determine product availability. Communicates date changes as needed.
• Support material purchases, tracking, and analysis.
• Process incoming purchase order requisitions, change orders, and acknowledgments.

Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Provide support to leadership in developing and executing strategies.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain. Recommends and implements mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of contingency plans to address supply disruptions or changes in market conditions.
• Ensure all buying and planning activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and international trade regulations.
• Work with engineering teams to confirm accurate part set up. Coordinate necessary adjustments.
• Support new planners with onboarding and training. Leads ongoing training.
• Serve as subject matter expert for planning team and internal customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related.
• 5+ years’ thorough experience in sourcing, procurement, production planning or scheduling, or supply chain management. Experience with multi-level end-to-end planning.
• Strong analytical, project management and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in process mapping and documenting.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, IBP and procurement tools is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the co-worker is regularly required to talk or hear. Co-workers are frequently required to stand and walk. The co-worker is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

Wages

$92,000.00 - $100,000.00

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 9 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

Val-Matic is an equal opportunity employer.

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