Production Planner - Staff Comer Industries USA, Inc. Loves Park, IL Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer communication Microsoft Excel Customer relationship building Customer service Client rapport building Inventory management software Demand forecasting analysis Dispatching Manufacturing facility experience Transportation management Production management software Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Customer engagement Warehouse experience Materials handling Freight Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic Supply Chain team as a Production Planner and become a vital contributor to our supply chain excellence! In this energetic role, you will be at the forefront of managing inventory, coordinating transportation, and ensuring seamless warehouse operations. Compiles and records production data and prepares records and reports of production, consumption of raw material and other aspects of production. Your proactive approach will help optimize processes, improve efficiency, and support our commitment to delivering exceptional service. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in supply chain management while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Duties

• Compiles and records production data from such documents as customer orders and manufacturing orders
• Leads implementation and training of scheduling tools within business (ERPLN)
• Calculates factors such as types and quantities of items produced materials used, amount of scrap, and work centre production rates
• Management / maintenance of records, files, and documents related to work completed
• Responsible for management of material planning by opening manufacturing orders, releasing to business units and maintaining MRP parameters to support planning process for current and future demand based on historical data and forecast
• Prepares written work schedules based on established guidelines and priorities
• Verify and make corrections if needed to manufacturing transactions in order to close work orders
• Issue stock requisitions as needed
• Responsible for all cycle count related issues
• Responsible for timely month end and year-end reporting
• Knowledge of ERP/LN, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access programs needed
• Communicate customer order risks to customer service
• Responsible for DSA to customers
• Ability to work additional hours with short notice All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year College, or 5+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Able to build effective relationships with customer contacts and maintain personal interaction with top accounts.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical interest regarding products, drawings and common PC Systems, knowledge of ERP system required.
• Positive attitude and an ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Ability to work well in a fast paced and high-pressure environment. Strong understanding of supply chain management principles, including inventory control and demand planning. Experience with warehouse management systems SAP a huge plus. (WMS), ERP systems like AS400 or similar platforms. Comer Industries USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work? Ability to

Commute:

Loves Park, IL (Required)

Work Location:

In person