JOB SUMMARY
As production & material Planner, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of parts for product line, with a primary focus on priority products and customers. You will combine strong inventory management skills with an analytical mind and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders,
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serving as key point of contact for make item sales orders
Proactive customer communications on sales order date changes
Managing work order on time delivery and exceptions
Supporting Commercial team with accurate information regarding lead times
Coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, and production supervisors on spare parts
Managing inventory levels using SAP GiB
Identifying process improvements
KPI Management
Collaborating with Supply Chain to identify and evaluate key suppliers on quality, timeliness, procedures
Maintaining accurate data in SAP
Participating in Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle
Discuss defective or rejected parts with inspection or others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Learn GIB module and adhere to planner standard work
Additional responsibilities as required:
Aligning aftermarket sales orders commitment dates with incoming purchase orders.
Collaborate with customer service regarding ship complete sales orders as necessary to preserve OTD and take long term corrective action on replenishment.
Provide lead time quotes to sales and customer service.
All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Demand/forecasting experience
Inventory management
Position requires on site work to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders. Some remote work, although limited, is possible.
Capacity planning
Lean manufacturing or kaizen participation is a plus
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel
Motivated self-starter
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, analytical and execution skills, including the ability to multi-task
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree, ideally in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
5 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling or supply chain in an aftermarket capital goods / processing equipment market
SAP/HANA/GiB experience is highly desired
APICS certification preferred
COMPETENCIES
Aligning Performance for Success
Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
Building a Successful Team
Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Building Trust
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Coaching and Developing Others
Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.
Communication
Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Customer Focus
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Delegating Responsibility
Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
Facilitating Change
Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Gaining Commitment
Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Planning and Organizing
Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.
SPX FLOW VALUES
SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
DISCLAIMER
SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
