Demand Planner
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Elk River, MN
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$30 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Escalations, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Kanban, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Master Production Schedule, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Oracle ERP, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Machining, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Volume, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Risk Analysis, Safety Training, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Elk River, MN
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Description
- Primary Objective of Position:
- Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and production activities across departments to ensure on time customer delivery and efficient execution of the production schedule. Monitor production progress, identify and resolve constraints, and provide timely communication and reporting on production status, inventory levels, costs, and issues that may impact customer commitments and service levels.
- Execute and monitor production control activities, including production order review, material shortage analysis, and cycle counting to ensure schedule adherence and inventory accuracy.
- Create, distribute, and maintain shop orders, including adjusting quantities and dates to align production with customer requirements. Reprint, split, and generate shop orders as needed to support efficient production flow.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of planning data within ERP/MRP systems, including routings, lead times, and order statuses.
- Lead daily production meetings with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to review priorities, address issues, and ensure continuity of production.
- Schedule customer demand by balancing production capacity, machine availability, and customer requirements to support on time delivery.
- Verify alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Develop production plans that eliminate customer shortages while minimizing inventory investment and excess work in process.
- Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on time customer delivery. Proactively review material positions and develop alternate plans or recovery actions when constraints or shortages arise.
- Identify and escalate risks to customer delivery, capacity, or material availability, and recommend corrective actions to leadership as needed.
- Participate in cross functional teams supporting both existing and new products, from prototype development through volume production.
- Support and actively participate in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
- Support compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements in daily planning and production activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role within an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of production planning methodologies and systems, including capacity planning and machine shop scheduling, within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, and ERP systems required; Oracle or comparable ERP experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with proven organizational and record keeping skills.
- Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent), including the ability to develop, maintain, and analyze planning and performance metrics.
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, routings, and work instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team oriented environment.
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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