Strategic Planner & Procurement Lead

Donaldson; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Planner II to lead strategic procurement, planning, and supply chain initiatives at our Chillicothe, MO facility. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and aligning operations with company goals while driving cross‑functional projects and supplier negotiations.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years in planning and scheduling, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work on-site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develops procurement strategies to optimize vendor performance and cost‑efficiency. Leads supplier negotiations, manages high‑value contracts, and ensures supplier compliance with long‑term goals.
• Oversees advanced planning functions, including long‑term demand forecasting and capacity planning. Leads planning for smaller sites and integrates their requirements into overall supply chain objectives.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and mentors junior team members.
• Works to achieve program, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental results.
• Established professional; works under limited supervision.
• Communicates with employees both within and outside of the department on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job function/organization.
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of programs, processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team.
• Provides assistance and training to lower‑level employees.
• Requires advanced knowledge of department, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience (typically at least five years, including complex experience).
• Works independently on moderately complex projects/assignments and sets objectives or goals of projects and assignments within team.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a Planner II to lead strategic procurement, planning, and supply chain initiatives at our Chillicothe, MO facility. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and aligning operations with company goals while driving cross‑functional projects and supplier negotiations.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years in planning and scheduling, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work on-site.