Planner I

Summary:

The Planner I will be responsible for supporting the planning and coordination of production processes to ensure efficient workflows and on-time delivery of products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create production plans and maintain valid production schedules for assigned work centers in alignment with ship dates considering material availability and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate kit availability from spares & production to ensure customer orders are complete and shipped on time.
• Evaluate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages from the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, IFS, and follow the shop order process to meet production/forecast demand.
• Communicate inventory and purchase request statuses effectively across Shipping, Receiving, Quality, Scheduling, Customer Service, Spares, Accounting, Production, and Engineering departments.
• Follow up as required with all teams to expedite the flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectations.
• Create and set priorities on shipments to execute production plans.
• Collaborate cross functionally to maximize domestic and international shipments to achieve on-time delivery and revenue targets.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field; or Associate Degree with 3-5 years of experience.
• Must have 0 to 1 year of procurement or planning experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of production planning methods and techniques, such as MRP preferred.
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on accuracy and precision in all planning activities.
• Prior experience navigating through ERP/purchasing software and Power BI a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have excellent communication skills because of daily contact with internal employees and suppliers.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and a reference check.

Physical Demands:

• Required to type, have eye/hand/foot coordination, sit, occasionally stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• This position works in a typical office, manufacturing, and lab environment.
• Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

FBD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.