Graco is looking to solve the problem of meeting customer service level objectives and planned inventory objectives in a timely and efficient manner within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Experience in planning product with multi-level BOM's
- Knowledge of Supply Chain and lean manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Oracle or other ERP Windows-based system experience.
- Strong PC skills, including report generation skills (Cognos, Excel)
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of machine types and capabilities
- Ability to recognize basic cost saving opportunities and recommend to the appropriate personnel.
- Working towards APICS CPIM certification if Bachelor’s degree is not in Logistics and Supply Chain Planning field
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the flow of externally procured material from the supplier into the factory for assigned products ensuring inventory optimization and flow of material.
- Plan all purchased and manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach. EOQ, min/max, fixed days, Kanban, MRP, etc.
- Ensure accurate planning parameters are set in planning systems - GAINS, Oracle.
- Schedule manufacturing orders and ensure customer requirements are met.
- Give work direction and prioritize schedules on the shop floor.
- Utilize the MRP system to create the buying plan, regulate safety stocks, recommend expedites, and de-expedites in order to meet demand while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
- Work with suppliers on establishing Kanban agreements to reduce inventory and lead-time.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and minimum 2 years of planning or related experience in a manufacturing/ distribution environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with internal cross-functional teams on capacity utilization and sourcing for assembly and machine resources.
- Ability to communicate with customer service to align priorities to meet customer requirements.
- Ability to keep management proactively informed of manufacturing challenges and issues (capacity, machine downtime, and fluctuations in resources).
