Planning Coordinator

Why Do We Need You?

The Planner Coordinator will be the key liaison working with cross-functional teams to ensure production plans are met efficiently and productively. Responsibilities include monitoring production schedules, coordinating with different teams to resolve issues, tracking deliveries and shipments, and assisting in production activity control.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, production strategies, and support activities
• Be the key liaison between CSRs, planners, and production supervisors to ensure plan adherence
• Review job orders and align with Planner/Scheduler to establish priorities and schedules
• Monitor production schedules to ensure orders are filled on time and in full
• Track deliveries and shipments to ensure they proceed normally
• Track and report production metrics and performance
• Aid in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule
• Coordinate with Production Supervisor to resolve production planning and control issues
• Coordinate with Quality to understand quality issues impacting the plan
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to develop inventory control techniques to avoid shortages and excesses
• Aid in production activity control to meet business and financial objectives
• Review production/shipping plans to identify and report potential risks
• Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications
• Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations
• Develop dynamic planning of activities across multi-functional teams and work stations to ensure optimal sequence of work
• Communicate production updates to Planners and CSRs in a timely manner
• Maintain execution of job orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma, PMP certification preferred
• Successful and applicable work experience of 2+ years in manufacturing operations, including production planning, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment (QAD preferred)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is Required
• Associates or Bachelor's degree is Preferred
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma, PMP Preferred
• Successful and applicable work experience of 2+ years in manufacturing operations, including production planning, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment (QAD preferred)

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

At Saint-Gobain, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. This includes:

• Healthcare coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Discounts and perks

Pay

The hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $25.00 to $34.00 per hour, with a total annual target cash range of $52,000 to $77,792. Bonus payments are also a part of variable compensation and can vary based on company and individual performance.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM