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Zeco, a member company of the Vincit Group, is seeking a Chemical Production - Line Filler. The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that deliver maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions. The Vincit Group Services provides IT, finance, marketing and human resources support to the member companies. We currently have over 8,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.

Zeco has a complete research and development team that provides specialty chemical manufacturing for sanitation, intervention, water, wastewater, and process systems. Our clients include some of the most prestigious and well known food brands in the world, and we protect their brand names by ensuring that their products are free from bacteria that could contaminate the nation’s food supply. Privately held and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee with distribution centers strategically located throughout the nation, we are a national leader in Chemical Innovation.

For more information on Zeco, please visit our website at http://www.vincitgroup.com/zeco/

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Production Planner, the primary responsibility will be to coordinate and plan production for our manufacturing facilities. The position will also be responsible for requisitioning raw materials and keeping adequate on-hand stock for production. This position holds a crucial role in ensuring proper levels of inventory are produced to reduce the amount of aged stock.

EDUCATION:

Required: High school diploma

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 2 years of experience in a position related to inventory management

Preferred: 4-8 years of experience in a position related to inventory management, supply chain management, or demand forecasting.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required: Advanced understanding and experience in inventory planning. Experience using inventory management softwares and ERP systems. Strong communication and problem solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred: Previous experience with Sage X3. Experience in optimizing inventory levels, reducing carrying costs, and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Plan optimized batches for the facilities assigned to the Production Planner.
• Work with Sales, Operations, and other departments to obtain forecast information related to changes in sales demand, raw material availability, etc.
• Calculate optimal batch sizes for entry into the ERP system.
• Identify potential customer backorders and instigate corrective measures to avoid late shipments.
• Assist with setting up inter-site transfers when needed.
• Aged Inventory Review and suggestions to Sales/Operations for disposition or use.
• Identify and help correct procedural or system issues that cause inventory inaccuracies.
• Assist with cycle count and annual physical count process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Inventory management: 1 year (Required)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN (Required)

Work Location: In person