What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Production Planner position at Groninger USA?
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Job Title: Production Planner
Duties and Tasks:
- Select production path for manufacturing parts based on their manufacturing drawings
- Work with in-house manufacturing and/or outside vendors to find the best manufacturing path
- Evaluate bids and purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements.
- Estimate expedited lead times for upcoming projects based on anticipated project scope and current production volume
- Coordinate with engineering regarding design adjustments to expedite component sourcing where possible
- Process order acknowledgements, maintain due dates, update purchase order pricing and communicate changes on a daily basis; expediting orders when necessary.
- Daily follow up with suppliers to gain delivery commitments on open purchase orders.
- Monitor and analyze vendor performance to ensure an on time supply chain.
- Reconcile supplier invoicing; investigate and resolve issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2 - 5 years of production planning experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Able to read and understand specs and drawings to properly source parts.
- Negotiating and planning through written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
- Have a knowledge of sourcing, material planning and inventory management.
- Proficiency in ERP & PLM systems (PSI Penta/Agile preferred)
- Proficiency in MS-Office applications, with an emphasis on MS Excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What ERP system do you have experience with?
- What makes you interested in working for groninger?
- Are you familiar with reading drawings/ schematics/ blue prints? If yes, in what position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Production planning: 2 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlotte, NC 28273: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $65,000
