Strategic Materials & Production Planner | Growth & Benefits

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Plans with FSA & HSA

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Profit Sharing Bonus

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Center

Wellness Program

Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glass

Company Events & Perks

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Materials/Production Planner to monitor inventory, forecast needs, and develop production schedules. You will collaborate across departments to align material availability with manufacturing and customer requirements.

Ideal candidate has a business or related degree, 2+ years planning experience, and familiarity with ERP concepts. Fike offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years post-degree experience in Planning, Materials or Operations.
• Knowledge of MRPI, Inventory, BOM, PDM, Purchasing and Production Control concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
• APICS CPIM certification is preferred; familiarity with JD Edwards Business Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate inventory supply/demand using planning models and ERP systems.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate production schedules.
• Coordinate orders for manufactured items and ensure on-time execution.
• Prioritize and expedite orders; communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Forecast needs from order history and sales input and maintain forecast levels.
• Maintain inventory and planning fields in item master records.
• Support New Product Development and Product Realization with materials planning.
• Collaborate across the business to align with customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate weekend/holiday emergency production when required.
• Participate in special projects under Production Planning Manager guidance.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Analytical

Records Management

Computer Applications

Inventory

Research

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

JDEdwards

Job description

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Materials/Production Planner to monitor inventory, forecast needs, and develop production schedules. You will collaborate across departments to align material availability with manufacturing and customer requirements.

Ideal candidate has a business or related degree, 2+ years planning experience, and familiarity with ERP concepts. Fike offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.