Planner

Client is looking to build a core team tasked with the vital function of effectively and efficiently coordinating the needs of the business, our customers and our associates through a centralized planning group. The Planner position is available to support a variety of functions, including sales support, equipment, vending and distribution. A comprehensive training program provided by the client that allows candidates from a variety of industries, educational paths and experience levels to succeed in this role. Previous experience in delivery, logistic / planning support and supply chain optimization helps minimize the learning curve.

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma required
• 0-1 years of planning experience.
• 1-3 years of analytical work experience
• Solid working experience in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, ORACLE or JDE.

General responsibilities include :

• Planning and dispatching in an accurate and timely basis to meet established metrics.
• Working with management teams to ensure that scheduling, routing and service are optimized and efficient.
• Using software and tools to identify the lowest cost solution based on need.
• Continuously improving our dataset in an effort to optimize our model and service.
• Providing daily communication to management on labor and equipment needs. To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following competencies :
• Planning & prioritization : Determine the necessary sequence of activities and the efficient level of resources required to achieve both short- and long-term goals.
• Problem solving : Evaluate a problematic situation and create a resolution based on planning and reasoning. Use logic, judgment, and data to drive decisions.
• Customer focused : Demonstrates a commitment to service which leads to satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
• Teamwork : Able to work as part of a multifunctional team to meet desired business goals.
• Relationship management : Establishes rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Analytical skills : Visualizes, articulates, and solves both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information.
• Aptitude for technology : Quickly learn and apply knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating information technology into responsive and effective planning solutions.
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.