Production Planner II

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, our company is family owned and privately operated. If you’re looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve.

Summary

The Production Planner II is responsible for supporting the company’s end-to-end production planning and procurement activities for third party manufactured parts and operations. This role focuses on planning, buying, supplier management, cost analysis, and ensuring that all planning and procurement activities align with the company’s operational and strategic objectives. The Production Planner II works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize the supply chain and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

Procurement:

• Supplier Selection: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Order Placement: Issuing purchase orders for required materials and components. Expedite past due orders and coordinate quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.

Inventory Management:

• Stock Monitoring: Regularly checking inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking.
• Replenishment Planning: Planning and executing material replenishment to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Inventory Turnover: Managing the rate at which inventory is used and replenished.

Production Planning:

• Scheduling: Creating and updating production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
• Demand Forecasting: Using historical data and market trends to predict future material needs.
• Capacity Planning: Ensuring that production capacity aligns with demand and material availability. Work closely with planning, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing activities with production schedules and business goals.

Quality Assurance:

• Material Inspection: Support inspection of materials upon receipt to ensure they meet quality standards with quality and operations teams. Track for timely release.
• Issue Resolution: Addressing and resolving any quality issues with suppliers promptly in coordination with supplier quality team.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Performance Monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement, inventory, and production.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyzing data to identify areas for process improvement and implementing changes.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of contingency plans to address supply disruptions or changes in market conditions.
• Collaborates with Sourcing on activities that comply with company policies, ethical standards, and international trade regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related.
• 2 years’ thorough experience in sourcing, procurement, production planning or scheduling, or supply chain management is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Experience with ERP systems, IBP and procurement tools is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites 5%

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the co-worker is regularly required to talk or hear. Co-worker is frequently required to stand and walk. The co-worker is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

Wages 

$71,000 - $83,000

Benefits

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

Val-Matic is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $71,000 - $83,000