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Planner

CMCO Brasil
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 7/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at CMCO Brasil?

Location:

Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Requisition ID: 3132

Job Summary/Overview

This role is responsible for the daily management of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) as it relates to unplanned forecast demand, forecast shortages, production & inventory changes, allowing accurate and up-to-date information which drives the Material and Capacity Requirements and Customer Dating.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the most competitive price and in

required amounts.

  • Establishes the MPS considering the forecast, the production plan, and other important considerations like backlog, capacity availability and management policies and goals.
  • Monitors MRP daily to ensure it continually meets customer service goals, inventory levels, shelf-life requirements, production efficiency and capacity objectives.
  • Takes the lead when the MRP must change due to failed batches, changes in customer demand, unscheduled downtime in production and/or whenever the schedule no longer meets objectives.
  • Interacts with internal customers to provide timely and accurate information on product availability, schedule changes, general inquiries, and all similar communication.
  • Ensures the MPS and MRP system is kept up to date.
  • Align MPS with Lean Manufacturing processes.
  • Minimize surplus and obsolete inventory.
  • Actively participates in cost improvement programs.
  • Plays a key role in new product startups pertaining to materials, training, interplant coordination cross functional team coordination, Engineering Change Order implementation, systems development as well as support Receiving, Shipping, and Inventory Control operations throughout the process.
  • Invoice reconciliation and ideas to reduce repetitive changes.
  • Maintains data integrity in SAP, confirming information is correct on PO’s and material master
  • Works exception messages daily
  • Focus on metrics displayed on the Materials board and work daily to improve them (Past Due PO’s, Exception Messages, Quality)

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP systems. (SAP Preferred)
  • Ability to analyze situations and find root causes.
  • Experience in use of Lean manufacturing tools.
  • Excel, Word, and Power Point skills required.
  • Disciplined to work without supervision
  • Task and detailed oriented
  • Effective communicator with cross functional teams

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years’ experience in Purchasing/Planning
  • H.S diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga

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