Production Planner

General Summary

The Planner I is an entry-level planning position with the desire to learn and develop skills. Position is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of planning and scheduling systems/processes to assist Operations in meeting shipment and on-time delivery goals. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels to support current and future demand. The Planner I will be responsible for their individual planning duties, and as necessary, help provide backup support for the other Planner positions.

The Planner I is an entry-level planning position with the desire to learn and develop skills. Position is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of planning and scheduling systems/processes to assist Operations in meeting shipment and on-time delivery goals. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels to support current and future demand. The Planner I will be responsible for their individual planning duties, and as necessary, help provide backup support for the other Planner positions.

• Maintains MRP integrity of item data and ensures forecast/safety stocks are properly in place to enable the accomplishment of on-time delivery and inventory level goals. Continual analysis of the following factors:
  • Forecast vs. actual demand
  • EOQ/Lot size/minimums
  • Lead times (internal and external)
  • Order interval
  • Usage trends
  • BOM structure
• Manage, develop and maintain inventory levels via assembly or component and/or end item forecasts which complement and support company production and sales - based on item history and any other product knowledge available.
• Process Sales Orders for scheduling into the Production Backlog and Acknowledgement Date of the delivery schedule to the customer.
• Direct and/or assist in the execution of production activities that enable meeting commitments made to our customers and assist with meeting on-time delivery performance. This includes:
  • Serve as the focal point for the resolution of shortages, working with shop floor and procurement personnel.
  • Analyze and ensure proper reconciliation of production/inventory discrepancies.
  • Confirm purchase requisitions and release production orders to the shop floor.
  • Expedite and follow up on orders as required.
  • Re-acknowledge Sales Orders in a timely manner as required.
• Assist in development and maintenance of assembly, component and/or end item forecasts which complement and support production, inventory levels and inventory turn goals as directed by the company.
• Perform additional activities which may include:
  • Analysis and processing of Excess and Inactive inventory.
  • System improvement.
  • Inventory reduction initiatives.
  • Procedure writing.
  • Consulting and involvement in new/lean programs or events.
  • Participate in and lead meetings.
  • Manage new design effectiveness and production phase in the plan, as well as phase out of the old design.
  • Incorporate spare and replacement strategies when applicable.

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems, Net Suite preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills a necessity.
• Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiar with or willingness to learn ASCM (APICS) fundamentals or equivalent experience.
• Experience planning/scheduling with an MRP system, along with a working knowledge of a job shop environment helpful.
• General Office computer skills a plus, and ability to understand and navigate in Excel.
• Ability to understand Bills of Material, prints, and manufacturing processes.
• Valve product knowledge is an asset but needs to excel at problem-solving and have the ability to constantly re-establish priorities.
• Requires effective communication skills in working with all departments.

• Physical demands are typical of an office position, including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
• Must be able to see and move throughout the plant in order to resolve work problems and facilitate processes.
• Occasional handling of material and components.
• May have contact with caustic substances in some areas of the plant.

Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be…