Planner -Manufacturing

Cartamundi • East Longmeadow, MA • 4h ago

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Planner to join our team. The Planner plays a key role in supporting East Longmeadow operations by efficiently procuring materials, equipment, and services. This position ensures cost-effective purchasing aligned with company protocols and operational requirements.

What you'll do as a Planner:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, evaluate and maintain a reliable, competitive and economical supply chain assuring continuity of a consistent and reliable supply of materials, parts and services in support of manufacturing operations.

Primary Site representative responsible to generate and distribute bid packages for the purpose of obtaining quotations to identify and establish an appropriate source of supply, negotiating specifications, price, service, delivery, quality performance and other pertinent factors.

Perform independent analysis validating demand accuracy, determining economical/optimal order quantity, determine appropriate order modifiers/lot sizing, order release strategies and capacity planning to assure volume and schedule adherence targets are met or exceeded.

Independently prepare material purchase price variance projections.

Understand, track and monitor key cost drivers/market factors for assigned responsibilities and prepare market updates as required.

Perform independent analysis on capabilities of prospective new suppliers and coordinate all facets of required due diligence for purposes of new supplier qualification.

Independently facilitate resolution of Receiving and Accounts Payable issues.

We're looking for a Planner with:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or 5 years relevant work experience

3+ years' experience in a Planner or similar role within a manufacturing facility

Strong knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) principles.

Proficiency in using ERP systems such as SAP ERP or Oracle EBS.

Lean six sigma, knowledge

Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management.

Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational skills.

A proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits a Planner Can Expect from Cartamundi:

Competitive pay

Climate controlled facility

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one

HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires:

Communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others

Ability to perform sedentary work on various computer systems

This Planner position is located on-site in our East Longmeadow facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C%3A/Users/Christina.Matias/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Word/dhs.gov/e-verify) .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people - across cultures and generations - and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.

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