What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at HellermannTyton North America?
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Planning Supervisor, the Planner II is responsible for analyzing, planning, and maintaining production schedules for assigned operations of the manufacturing floor. This position is also responsible for purchasing raw materials and packaging supplies for the manufacturing floor and will use continuous improvement ideals to evaluate inventory levels, prevent customer line downs, and evaluate processes currently in practice.
Essential Functions:
By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.
HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Under the direction of the Planning Supervisor, the Planner II is responsible for analyzing, planning, and maintaining production schedules for assigned operations of the manufacturing floor. This position is also responsible for purchasing raw materials and packaging supplies for the manufacturing floor and will use continuous improvement ideals to evaluate inventory levels, prevent customer line downs, and evaluate processes currently in practice.
Essential Functions:
- Use MRP/ERP to Determine order Quantities for Work orders and Purchase orders.
- Create, manage, and expedite work orders for assigned manufactured items.
- Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders for assigned purchased items (limit $5000).
- Maintain planning parameters for MRP. Maintain MATTEC (MES) production schedule to ensure that accurate information is being communicated to the production floor.
- Analyze the production schedule to maintain inventory levels to anticipate and prevent Customer Expedites and Back Orders
- Participate/Initiate Continuous Improvement projects
- Assist in verifying transactions and troubleshooting transaction errors, as necessary.
- Print, analyze and distribute production reports from MATTEC system when necessary.
- Provide information to assist in maintaining accurate bills of materials and routings.
- Participate as needed in any and/or all activities related to cycle counting or physical inventory.
- Obtain MSDS sheets as needed from suppliers for assigned purchased items.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in an operations related field preferred.
- In lieu of a degree, a combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- 3 years prior planning/buyer work experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Action oriented problem solver. Confident in making decisions.
- Utilizes Emotional Intelligence when interacting with others.
- Proficient use of MRP/ERP systems - terminology and concepts, bills of materials, standard routings and/or related materials. JDE/Peoplesoft familiarity preferred.
- Computer literate with Microsoft applications, word, excel (Pivot tables), outlook required.
- Prior plastics experience helpful.
- APICS certification preferred.
- Ability to work non-standard hours and on weekends to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.
- Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and acceptable insurance.
By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.
HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.