Senior Demand Planner

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. 

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

Provide a regular updated production plan to operational leadership that is consistent with the master production schedule and customer demands. Meet customer requirements by sourcing outside operations and coordinating incoming components and materials which complete sub and final assemblies. Ensure that materials are stocked to correct levels, so that appropriate workflow occurs through the production operation.

Your Responsibilities

• Understand the demand and develop and production for assigned area.
• Responsible for material scheduling, updating ERP system and editing routine documents.
• Creates and schedules Manufacturing Orders (MOs) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) rework orders.
• Provides a check at the completion of MOs. Assuring that materials, scrap and labor are issued.
• Facilitate communication between multiple teams internally and externally to analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the master production plan, including manufacturing lead times.
• Makes delivery commitments on MTO products, which involve checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity.
• Monitors actual versus plan and identifies gaps and drives solutions on production performance relative to the production schedule.
• Timely reporting of key deliverables to plant leaders.
• Communicates proactively with Durex customer service and suppliers to resolve issues that may impact the operation’s ability to meet shipping schedules.
• Develop and own Kanban process; by establishing working quantities and adjusting Kanban size based on forecasted demand.
• Assure from a system and production operation standpoint that there is a plan for every part.
• Coordinates with outside processing suppliers, releasing POs, establishing delivery dates and requirements to include progress of outside process suppliers.
• Demonstrates, through actions, a commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement and multi-disciplined problem-solving teams in all aspects of performance.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees at all levels; conducts team assessments and develops training to ensure capabilities are in place.
• On Time customer shipments via On Time to Customer Request and On Time to Promise.
• Meet or exceed monthly shipping revenue dollars.
• Maintain a backlog that is under control and not adversely affecting the business.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.
  
  

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Business, supply chain, operations management or in a related field. Previous “Demand Planning” experience is required.
• 5 years previous experience as a scheduler, demand planner/buyer, master scheduler or in a similar role. Experience in discrete manufacturing is a plus.
• ASCM (formally APICS) preferred, in either CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CIRM (Certified Integrated Resource Management).
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documents, technical procedures, or operating procedures.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods and techniques;(i.e. Kanbans, data driven thinking, RCCM).
• Knowledge and experience in MRP/ERP systems; use of MS Dynamics ERP is preferred.
• Experience and applied use of Microsoft Products, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.
  
  

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $115,000, depending on experience.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.