Supply Chain Planner

Cold Jet; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Jet is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Loveland, OH to manage production shop orders from creation to closure, aligned with forecasts and ERP records. The role requires daily on-site work at our facility and collaboration with the Master Scheduler to ensure timely production.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain scheduling, ERP/EPICOR experience, and a proven ability to maintain accurate BOMs, inventory, and material purchasing while driving continuous improvements on schedule

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain.
• Three or more years of experience in supply chain functions with scheduling, inventory control, or purchasing in manufacturing.
• ERP experience required; Epicor/Kinetic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production jobs from creation through closure using MRP and planning inputs.
• Record material consumption with accuracy and receive finished goods into inventory.
• Create and maintain daily/weekly production schedules across resources.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments with production supervisors and capacity.
• Troubleshoot BOM discrepancies with engineering and manufacturing.
• Own purchasing of raw materials and manage supplier relationships.
• Execute ERP/Kinetic transactions and close shop orders; support counts and adjustments.

Skills

Technical drawings

Purchasing

Inventory control

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Risk analysis

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Epicor/Kinetic ERP

Job description

Position Summary

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• On-site only: this role requires working at our facility every day. Relocation assistance is not available.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing production shop orders—from creation to closure in alignment with system demand and forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking throughout the production process and timely resolution of specific production requirements. In coordination with the Master Scheduler, the Planner shall maintain ERP/Kinetic records with the highest degree of accuracy and ensure that all production needs are addressed through the appropriate functional channels.

• On-site only: this role requires working at our facility every day. Relocation assistance is not available.

Position Responsibilities

Process and Planning Jobs:

• Manage production jobs from creation through closure using MRP and other planning inputs.
• Issue and record material consumption used within the job with 100% accuracy.
• Receive finished goods into inventory.
• Own creating and maintaining daily/weekly production schedules for assigned resources Drive production schedule adherence across production team.
• Align schedule adjustments with production supervisors as well as coordinate production capacity across resources.

Inventory Control

• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing on discrepancies with the bills of materials.
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with production, shipping/receiving, and purchasing.
• Prepare and participate in yearly physical inventory.

Raw Material Purchasing

• Own purchasing of raw materials to ensure the timely delivery of job materials and secondary subcontract operations.
• Proactively manages supplier relationships and performance.

Daily Operations & Administration

• Execute material movements and related transactions accurately within Epicor/Kinetic (ERP).
• Prepare, edit, and close Shop Orders.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production.
• Support cycle counts, year-end inventory count research and adjustments within company policy.
• Office-based, required to spend time on the production floor as needed.
• Monitor schedule attainment, on-time delivery and inventory performance using results to drive improvements and corrective actions where necessary.
• Improve planning processes to strengthen schedule reliability, production efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience within a Supply Chain function working with production scheduling, inventory control, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience is required; within Epicor/Kinetic is preferred.

Skill Competencies

• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, order entry, and related duties.
• Working knowledge of job order and inventory control functions within ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Able to analyze information and identify risks or discrepancies.
• Ability to balance internal customer priorities and meet deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving in nonstandard situations, with ability to work cross-functionally when needed.

Behavioral Competencies/Personal Traits

• Professional Appearance and Manner – promotes a professional image of Cold Jet.
• Assertiveness – must be confident and firm in his/her interaction with others.
• Judgment – exercises sound judgment, making excellent decisions that result in improved production and workflow.
• Customer Service Oriented – committed to the service of internal and external customers and takes ownership for resolving their requests.
• Perseverance – willing to go the extra mile to complete projects on schedule. Does not give up until tasks are completed in a quality manner.
• Self-Discipline – Communicates clearly and effectively to others the steps in a process and the importance of following that process.
• Commitment to company success - willing to take risks, both company and personal, and do what it takes to get the job done.