Planning Manager

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States S & C Electric Company Full time

**Essential Functions**:

- Lead process improvements and support planning efforts on mission critical product lines
- Execute projects to indentify gaps in S&C’s planning and production data, take actions to close those gaps
- Indentify oppurtunities in S&C’s processes around inventory control and accuracy and support logisitcs teams in rolling out changes and improvements
- Act as liason between all production planning managers and IT teams on various iniatives to modernize access to operational data and systems
- Lead efforts to develop clear to build visibility for production lines leveraging experience and knowledge in both planning and production operations
- Leverage combination of Oracle ERP experience and use of modern data tools to rapidly deploy solutions to audit and improve production planning processes
- Generate and issue reports, both ad hoc and regular schedules. Provide recommendations to leadership data presented in reports.
- Support transition and implentation of improved cloud based ERP tools
- Collaborate closely with production planning leaders to solict input on cross-product line planning improvements and implement solutions
- Execute various production planning standard work tasks spanning multiple product lines
- Champion use of latest and greatest data and analytics tools to improve productivity across planning teams
- Mentor and coach production planners, providing guidance and support in navigating complex production scenarios and honing their skills.
- Support projects, such as A3 problem-solving efforts, as assigned by department leadership.
- Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:
**Required**
- Associate’s degree in Business, Logistics, a related field, or equivalent experience.

**Required**
- 8-12 years of demonstrated experience in production planning within a manufacturing or related environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, adjusting communication approaches based on the audience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential issues and seek support for resolution.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and assembly environments.
- Good coaching skills with the ability to train and mentor junior team members.
- Subject matter expert in utilizing Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems for production planning purposes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Must be able to manipulate data and analyze reports using both Power BI and Excel.

**Preferred**

Experience working with Oracle ERP.

Physical Requirements:

- Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks for hours at a time.
Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances.
Lifting - Occasionally required to solo lift supplies weighing from 5 to 20 pounds and some operation of hand carts.
Observation / Eyesight - Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear or otherwise, in person and by phone/conference calls.
Travel - Infrequently required to travel and work extended hours when necessary.


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