Production/Materials Planner

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receives and enters all Purchase Orders from customer into system(s). Orders may be received by the system portal, fax, mail, verbally or EDI.
• Schedules production work orders to comply with customer delivery in an accurate and timely manner into system database(s).
• Creates work orders as needed, per customer demands.
• Ensures that work order due dates are aligned and prioritized to match customer demand, based on accurate due dates for on time delivery, raw material availability as schedules are created.
• Notifies purchasing staff when materials are needed, based on customer demand.
• Works with others to schedule production orders.
• Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy necessary to release work orders to floor.
• Purchas components to support the production schedule as needed.
• Confirm parts on hand for machine shop travelers and assist in securing material for the appropriate location on the floor.
  
  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Must have basic understanding of office administration.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have problem solving skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be proficient in general business software such as MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• ERP experience desired but not required.
  
  

To perform the job successfully, an individual will be able to use:

• Basic office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine, fax machine.
• Computers and printers.
• General business office equipment and systems as required.
• Forklift
  
  

The general demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work for extended periods of time on a computer, including performing repetitive tasks such as data entry.
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must regularly stoop, bend, stretch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
  
  

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position, however answering questions, giving instruction or providing help to assist co-workers, or other employees perform their tasks may be required.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Forklift certification
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most functions are performed indoors.
• Temperature variation reasonably controlled by heaters and fans.
• Safety glasses are provided and required when working in restricted areas.
  
  

InSight Manufacturing Services (IMS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. IMS is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at IMS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and/or regulations in the locations where we operate. IMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Compensation details: 45760-62400 Yearly Salary