Planner II

Job Summary

The Planner II leads strategic procurement, planning, and supply chain initiatives focused on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and aligning operations with organizational goals. The role drives cross-functional projects, manages supplier negotiations, oversees compliance, and implements advanced planning and forecasting strategies.

On-site at our Chillicothe, MO facility.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize vendor performance and cost-efficiency.
• Lead supplier negotiations, manage high-value contracts, and ensure supplier compliance with long-term goals.
• Oversee advanced planning functions, including long-term demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• Lead planning for smaller sites and integrate their requirements into overall supply chain objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.
• Work to achieve program, functional, and/or business targets within the team with direct impact on departmental results.

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• Experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and strong sense of teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Donaldson Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.