Planner, Senior - 3430

Founded in 1925, MacLean-Fogg is a family-owned world-wide enterprise comprised of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), and its four primary business groups: Fastener Solutions, Engineered Solutions, Plastic Solutions and Additive Solutions. MacLean-Fogg is a leading manufacturer of fasteners solutions, engineered solutions, plastics solutions and additive solutions for automotive, heavy truck and other diverse industries. Our more than 1,800 employees work every day to provide our customers with solutions at a fair price, on time with world class quality.

Job Summary

Performs duties associated with the buying process and develops the master manufacturing/production schedule for an organization.

Job Duties

• Research products, prepare purchase orders and place orders, and select vendors

• Organize product information and track back orders

• Obtain materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need

• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply

• Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers, and schedule deliveries

• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation

• Coordinate and monitor production cycles

• Effectively communicate all pertinent schedules and deadlines to production staff

• Forecast and establish appropriate inventory levels

• Ensure that production output meets organizational expectations

• Assist with planning made-to-stock or made-to-order operations

• May plan and schedule outgoing shipments from the manufacturing location

• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision

• Automotive MPL customer systems knowledge (EDI, Super-G, Covisnt, MMOG, etc.), preferred

• Experience with Plex ERP or similar ERP/MRP planning software, preferred

• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter

• Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 4 to 6 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

• Detail oriented

• Planning skills

• Organizational skills

• Leadership skills

• Conceptual thinking skills

• Time management skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg Company has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean-Fogg Company believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

Other details

• Job Family Supply Chain

• Pay Type Salary

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