SENIOR PLANNER

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

David Clark Company in Worcester, MA is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage MRP analysis, planning, and execution of all MRP tasks for make items, and to review customer orders daily for updated ship dates.

The role requires 3–5 years of scheduling and planning in a manufacturing setting, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years scheduling and planning experience required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP daily and action any new requirements for finished goods items.
• Review MRP daily to ensure appropriate WIP schedules to support customer orders and forecast.
• Collaborate with Production Manager on scheduling issues and adjust stocking requirements and order sizes.
• Coordinate with accounting, stockroom clerks and production supervisors on inventory and scheduling issues.
• Utilize planning tools to ensure each work center has sufficient work.
• Manage all planning tasks of the Engineering Change process.
• Review incoming customer orders daily and provide updated ship dates.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Independent work

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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SENIOR PLANNER

Operations Management Full Time Professional Worcester, MA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY :

The Planner is responsible utilizing MRP for the analysis, planning and execution of all MRP tasks for make items. They are also responsible for the daily review of customer order and the execution of all ECR planning related tasks.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required:

• Review MRP daily and action any new requirements for finished good items.
• Review MRP daily to insure the appropriate WIP schedules are in place to support both customer orders and the forecast.
• Work closely with the Production Manager on any scheduling issues and to create or adjust minimum stocking requirements and order sizes as needed.
• Work with accounting, stockroom clerks and production supervisors as needed on inventory and scheduling issues.
• Utilize planning tools to ensure that each work center has sufficient work as needed.
• Manage all planning tasks of the Engineering Change process.
• Review incoming customer orders daily and provide updated ship dates as needed.
• Act as the backup for the Planner / Expeditor.
• Other duties as assigned.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Employee may work independently, but work is often reviewed by immediate supervisor.
• Employee exercises discretion within area of responsibility.
• Employee advises others within the organization on matters within area of expertise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of multi-level BOM’s, routings MRP logic required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Position requires employee to utilize and understand simple formatting and use of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 Years scheduling and planning experience required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Basic, introductory on-the-job training.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Some periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Occasional physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Work is routine and consistent from day to day.
• Work requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.
• Knowledge of other languages a plus.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Some areas of the building are not climate controlled.
• Working environment is typical of an office setting.
• Absence of hazards.

David Clark Company complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

David Clark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.