Jr. Component Planner - Controls

A Component Planner receives project plans and demand information from other departments and uses this information to determine what materials will be needed and when. The Component Planner is responsible for managing inventory by maintaining reorder points/safety stock for both purchased and manufactured items. The Component Planner works with stakeholders in planning and other departments daily to proactively improve our supply chain process and quickly solve material issues as they arise.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Schedule material demands and work order completion dates in system to support production schedule. Maintain and monitor Master Data. Revise essential system planning data to ensure ERP system is effectively planning future requirement. Minimize overall inventory valuation to optimal levels. Process requisitions for stock replenishment and special order requirements. Work with internal customers to ensure proper supply chain flow of products..

Qualifications and Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Associate's Degree or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience working in a planning/production position required.
• Experience with industrial products and electric equipment is highly preferred. Experience with actuation and control products, and gear boxes, is a plus.
• Experience utilizing MRP, SFC, and MPS systems is preferred
• Experience with expediting components, capacity planning and slow-moving inventory is preferred.
• Ability to review multi-layer BOMs and dynamically manage complex component demands.
• Professionalism in working with other departments with the ability to expedite requests/orders through the appropriate processes and channels.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have the ability to prioritize and execute the plan to meet deadlines.
• Computer skills – specifically detailed knowledge of Excel and Power BI. Proficiency in creating analytical tools is a plus.
• This person needs to be a self-starter, proactive and a flexible team player.
• Must be able to react quickly to urgent issues with the company’s overall best interest in mind

Qualifications

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education Preferred:

• Associate's Degree

Please Note

• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this position
• Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this job posting

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration
• Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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