VAS (Value Added Services)

Planner Position Type:

Full-Time | In-office LindFast Solutions Group, North America's leading master distributor of fasteners, is a growing, customer-focused organization supporting multiple brands and facilities across the country. As part of our "One LSG" strategy, we take a unified approach to serving customers while leveraging the strengths of our teams and operations. Backed by long-term investment and a commitment to operational excellence, LindFast Solutions Group is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through collaboration, accountability, and strong alignment between sales, quality, and operations. Position Summary The Value Added Services (VAS) Planner coordinates the flow of customer demand into executable work-in-process (WIP) across LSG's VAS network. This role reviews sales orders, creates and prioritizes WIPs, confirms material readiness, coordinates transfers and hot buys, and assigns work to the location best positioned to meet customer requirements. The VAS Planner serves as a central connection point among Sales, Operations, Procurement, Inventory, and VAS leadership. The role balances customer due dates, available inventory, equipment capabilities, site capacity, and production priorities to keep VAS teams productive, improve schedule attainment, and support on-time delivery. As a VAS Planner, you will:

• Review sales orders and customer due dates to identify work requiring VAS processing.
• Create accurate WIPs with the correct item, quantity, packaging or processing requirements, routing, and supporting instructions.
• Select the best VAS location based on ship-to destination, available inventory, equipment capabilities, capacity, requested date, and total execution needs.
• Prioritize work using customer commitments, backorders, requested dates, material availability, and approved hot-job requirements.
• Review open WIPs daily and adjust assignments, sequencing, or transfers as conditions change.
• Confirm that inventory, components, labels, packaging materials, work instructions, and required documentation are available before work is scheduled for execution.
• Review any customer SOP's and coordinate pertinent details across departments. What We're Looking For
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent planning or operational experience will be considered.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, or value-added services preferred.
• Strong understanding of order flow, inventory availability, material requirements, lead times, and production capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Clear and professional communication with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP, inventory, planning, or warehouse-management systems.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multi-site VAS team. What Success Looks Like
• Accurate WIPs created and assigned to the right location at the right time.
• Production teams consistently supplied with executable work that keeps packers and equipment productive.
• Improved schedule attainment, throughput, on-time delivery, and backlog performance.
• Early identification and resolution of inventory, transfer, purchasing, capacity, and documentation constraints.
• Clear priorities, ownership, and communication across Sales, Operations, Procurement, and VAS leadership.
• Reduced avoidable expediting, rework, production interruptions, and overtime. Why Join Us?
• Play a central role in building a connected, best-in-class VAS organization across LSG.
• Directly influence customer service, production efficiency, and profitable growth.
• Partner with teams and leaders across multiple LSG brands and locations.
• Help establish scalable planning processes, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Pursue long-term career growth within a growing organization with leadership opportunities.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person