Planner​/Expeditor

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Our Fort Wayne site specializes in precision CNC machining for medical devices, supporting the production of complex metal components with high accuracy and consistency.

The Planner/Expeditor is responsible for both developing supply and production plans and ensuring their successful execution. This role balances demand, inventory, and capacity while proactively resolving material shortages, delays, and disruptions to maintain on‑time delivery and operational continuity.

• Develop and maintain production and/or supply plans based on demand forecasts and customer orders.
• Run MRP and manage planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes).
• Align supply plans with capacity constraints (labor, equipment, materials).
• Monitor inventory levels to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Identify risks (supplier constraints, demand variability) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support S&OP and cross‑functional planning alignment.
• Track open orders, material availability, and production progress against plan.
• Proactively identify shortages, late deliveries, and potential line stoppages.
• Expedite critical materials and adjust priorities to support production needs.
• Follow up with suppliers, procurement, operations, and logistics to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Resolve disruptions quickly and elevate when necessary.
• Communicate real‑time status updates and risks to stakeholders.
• Act as the key link between planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Balance competing priorities (customer demand, inventory targets, capacity limits).
• Drive alignment on priorities and recovery plans during constraints.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data to support both planning and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills (can shift from strategy to firefighting quickly).
• High sense of urgency with excellent follow‑up and accountability.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Solid understanding of supply chain concepts (planning, inventory, logistics, production flow).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Plan adherence and schedule stability.
• Inventory performance (turns, excess & obsolete).
• Reduction of line stoppages and material shortages.
• Responsiveness to disruptions and recovery effectiveness.
• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary universal life and long‑term care.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Home ownership program.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.