Planner II
Sartell, MN 
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Posted 19 days ago
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Planner II is responsible for the management and scheduling of customer orders for various valve product lines including monitoring/advancing the manufacturing process to meet customers’ scheduled requirement date.  Responsibility includes analysis and maintain of proper inventory levels to support current and future demand.  This position is responsible for their individual planning duties and as necessary provides backup support for other planning positions.

This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK’s hybrid work schedule.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
  • After analysis of Production/Purchasing BOM capabilities – Schedule an “Acknowledged” date for customer order line – placing the product into the Production Backlog – this is done with careful analysis and consideration of the following factors, but not limited to:
    • Customer Requested Date
    • Availability of components manufactured and purchased using analysis of the BOM and routing
    • Perceived Capacity
    • Required to ship entire order complete
    • Do not ship before dates
    • Additional information from Customer Service or Projects Managers
    • Export order requirements
    • Customer Inspections
    • Sales change orders
    • Other Customer/Company special requirements/considerations (6 digits)
  • Manage and adjust as you determine, develop and maintain inventory levels via assembly or component and/or end item forecasts which complement and support production and sales – based on item history and any other product knowledge available.
  • Manage the execution of production activities that enable meeting commitments made to our customers and assist meeting on time delivery performance.  This includes
    • Serve as the focal point for the resolution of shortages or scrap, working with shop floor and procurement personnel
    • Gather information and assure proper reconciliation on production/inventory discrepancies
    • Examination and making decisions on all purchase requisitions
    • Work with purchasing personnel to achieve optimal effects to cost, lot size and delivery date
    • After evaluation – release (print and process) forward of production orders to the shop floor
    • Expediting and follow up of production orders and purchased parts as required
    • Re-Acknowledge Sales Orders appropriately as required working closely with Customer Service
    • Work and reconcile NCR’s (Non-Conformance) purchase and manufactured components
  • Continually monitor and maintain MRP integrity of item data, using self-determination forecasts/safety stocks for the accomplishment of on time delivery of the components/valves which you have scheduled.  Continual periodic analysis of the following factors:
    • ???????Forecast vs. actual demand
    • EOQ/Lot size/Minimums
    • Lead Times – internal (manufactured) and external (purchased)
    • Work with “costing” personnel
    • Proper processing of production orders on the floor
    • Usage trends
    • BOM Structure
  • Perform additional activities as requested or required, including but not limited to:
    • Analysis and processing of Excess and inactive components
    • Inventory reduction initiatives
    • Cost saving initiatives
    • System improvement
    • Training of employees
    • Procedure writing
    • Consulting and involvement in new/lean programs or events
    • Participate in and lead meetings
    • Manage new product design effectively or production phase in/out of different revisions
    • Incorporate spare and replacement strategies when applicable
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in business/materials emphasis or equivalent experience.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
  • 3 years of experience planning/scheduling with MRP system along with working knowledge of a job shop environment.
  • APICS Certified or equivalent experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Attention to detail, with high degree of accuracy.
  • General Microsoft Office computer skills a plus and ability to understand and navigate in Excel.
  • Ability to understand Bills of Material, prints and manufacturing processes.
  • Valve product knowledge an asset, but needs to excel at problem solving and having the ability to constantly re-establish priorities.
  • Requires effective communication skills in working with all departments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
  • Position requires movement around the facilities.
  • Occasional handling of material and components
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal manufacturing and office environment.  When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots).  Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system.  All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

BENEFITS
DeZURIK offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and 401(k).  Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts are also available as part of the benefit package.  Holiday pay, PTO, volunteer time, and other paid times off available.  Bonus payments may be available based on individual roles and annual company performance.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.
 
DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

 

Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
$62,796 - $78,495 annually
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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