Manufacturing Planner

About the Company

Since 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. Our success stems from our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, fostering collaboration and ongoing innovation. We combine innovation, quality, and reliability to deliver comprehensive, solution-driven product offerings for our customers.

Why join the JMS team?

• Family-owned and oriented workplace
• Work and collaborate with a small, industry-leading team
• Use industry-leading technology and tools
• Stable industry with strong growth potential

About the Role

The Planner position is a vital member of the Manufacturing Team, managing ERP scheduling, supply vs. demand, purchasing, materials requirements planning, and assisting with other ERP functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production, work, and shipment schedules, and prioritize job orders for production optimization—combine, edit, firm, release, and print all jobs for the manufacturing team
• Investigate production problems to address supply/demand issues and make appropriate corrections or engage in productive problem-solving with the appropriate department
• Assist others on the manufacturing team to modify jobs (adding/removing operations and/or material) when necessary, and complete/close jobs as needed
• Collaborate with the Logistics Department to review the shipping schedule to identify and resolve material/ERP/schedule risks
• Serve as the company ERP specialist—point of contact for ERP issues and questions
• Run MRP and manage the Cycle Count program
• Enter, schedule, and reschedule sales orders
• Resolve issues in the Planner Workbench (supply/demand, invalid part/rev, consolidate jobs, etc.)
• Adhere to company standards and production policies to meet company objectives

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Planner/Scheduler and/or Buyer experience in a common ERP system
• Associate degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; experience dealing with multiple levels of employees and across departments
• Positive mindset with high energy and ability to self-manage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as logical thought process
• Desire to learn and continue developing knowledge and skills
• Highly skilled with computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexible in performing assigned duties
• Ability to present and train on complex information to a variety of audiences

Desired Skills

• Extremely knowledgeable with Epicor ERP system
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification
• Experience working in a fabrication manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret Shop/Part drawings

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental and life insurance
• 401K
• Excellent training
• Paid vacation and holidays