Senior Planner

Job Summary

Performs duties associated with the buying process and develops the master manufacturing/production schedule for an organization.

Job Duties

• Research products, prepare purchase orders and place orders, and select vendors
• Organize product information and track back orders
• Obtain materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply
• Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers, and schedule deliveries
• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation
• Coordinate and monitor production cycles
• Effectively communicate all pertinent schedules and deadlines to production staff
• Forecast and establish appropriate inventory levels
• Ensure that production output meets organizational expectations
• Assist with planning made-to-stock or made-to-order operations
• May plan and schedule outgoing shipments from the manufacturing location
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Automotive MPL customer systems knowledge (EDI, Super-G, Covisnt, MMOG, etc.), preferred
• Experience with Plex ERP or similar ERP/MRP planning software, preferred
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 4 to 6 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Planning skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Conceptual thinking skills
• Time management skills