Operations Planner

Midmark Corporation • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Operations Planner at Midmark Corporation is responsible for managing product manufacturing planning tasks, including the development of schedules, material lists, and production plans. This role involves working under general supervision to ensure efficient distribution of inventory and alignment with customer demand while collaborating with various departments to meet company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2-4 years of technical knowledge of supply chain, operational planning, demand planning, and manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient use of ERP system, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint.
• Familiar with Essbase and Tableau.
• Knowledge of ISO and FDA standards as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Knowledge of production and inventory control processes, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of production floor and inventory control systems such as Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, Just In Time (JIT), and Advanced Supply Chain Planner (ASCP).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with advanced supply chain planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and communicates build schedules and inventory plans to support current and future business conditions.
• Calculates and communicates lead times and schedules with customer-facing teams, utilizing capacity, efficiency, and historic production data.
• Recommends schedule changes resulting from material shortages, labor shortages, or backlogs when necessary.
• Assists in cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, operations management, supply chain, etc. to meet company goals and objectives.
• Schedules and coordinates the efficient distribution of inventory to satisfy customer demand.
• Reviews and distributes production, work, and shipment schedules.
• Analyzes actual product demand, trends, and forecast, and adjusts production plans accordingly.
• Compiles reports on progress of work, inventory levels, and production problems and shares with operation supervisors and management.
• Schedules customer orders while balancing customer needs and operational capabilities.
• Works cross-functionally with marketing, sales, logistics, and customer experience to accommodate order changes and priority orders.
• Understands and communicates the impact of build disruptions.
• Prepares work orders to ensure material availability.
• May provide coaching, mentoring, and training to new planners and/or support functions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees