Production Planner

Company description
We solve the world’s cleaning and transport cooling problems with products that are environmentally sustainable, do not generate waste streams, and are occupationally safe. Our dry ice cleaning and dry ice production products put recycled CO2 to work - replacing harmful processes with a water-free, waste-free, and chemical-free solution.

Cold Jet is the global leader in dry ice technology. We are growing rapidly and we will continue to maintain our dominant market position by hiring, training, and retaining talented, energetic, and entrepreneurially-minded individuals around the world.

Our Culture
We have built a culture that encourages success and also promotes an environment of innovation and free-thinking. Initiative, hard work and achievement are attributes that we value and they do not go unnoticed.

We set challenging goals for individuals, and our company as a whole, and those that perform and produce results are rewarded, both financially and professionally. The opportunities are limitless for those that take part in steering the company to success and driving the company to further growth.

For more information about Cold Jet, please visit www.coldjet.com.

Position Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for managing production shop orders—from creation to closure—in alignment with system demand and forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking throughout the production process and timely resolution of specific production requirements. In coordination with the Master Scheduler, the Planner shall maintain ERP/Kinetic records with the highest degree of accuracy and ensure that all production needs are addressed through the appropriate functional channels.

Position Responsibilities

Process and Planning Jobs

• Create, process, and close jobs as needed using MRP and other methods.
• Issue material used in the Job.
• Receive finished goods into inventory.
• Create daily/weekly schedules for assigned production areas based on the master scheduled plan.
• Responsible to be sure that the scheduling is followed by the production team
• Coordinate with production supervisors to adjust schedules as needed, based on production capacity.
• Support other planning activities as necessary.

Inventory Control

• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing on discrepancies with the bills of materials.
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with production, shipping/receiving, and purchasing.
• Prepare and participate in yearly physical inventory.
• Work with purchasing to ensure the timely delivery of job materials and secondary subcontract operations.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Perform material movement and other transactions within ERP/Kinetic.
• Prepare, edit, and close Shop Orders.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production.
• Assist in inventory cycle counts as well as year-end inventory research and adjustments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual inventory prep and inventory process.
• Office-based, required to spend time on the production floor as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school equivalency required. Associate's degree in business administration or accounting technology preferred.
• Five or more years of experience working with production control, inventory control, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment and with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required. Experience with Epicor/Kinetic is preferred.

Skill Competencies

• Working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, order entry, and related duties.
• Working knowledge of job order and inventory control functions of ERP systems.
• Must be detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.
• Able to analyze information gathered to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
• Able to balance multiple responsibilities to multiple internal customers and prioritize them to meet required deadlines.
• Skilled at solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Behavioral Competencies/Personal Traits

• Professional Appearance and Manner – promotes a professional image of Cold Jet.
• Assertiveness – must be confident and firm in his/her interaction with others.
• Judgment – exercises sound judgment, making excellent decisions that result in improved production and workflow.
• Customer Service Oriented – committed to the service of internal and external customers and takes ownership for resolving their requests.
• Perseverance – willing to go the extra mile to complete projects on schedule. Does not give up until tasks are completed in a quality manner.
• Self-Discipline – Communicates clearly and effectively to others the steps in a process and the importance of following that process.
• Commitment to company success - willing to take risks, both company and personal, and do what it takes to get the job done.

Equal Opportunity Employer