Senior Operations Planner

About the role

Career opportunity to coordinate with key teams to plan and execute operations within the Waterjet business unit.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, plan, and deliver material requirements for forecasted orders.
• Orchestrate manufacturing processes, generating work orders and coordinating flow in manufacturing cells.
• Develop and refine supply replenishment methods, adjusting Kanban quantities to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Employ lean planning techniques to minimize inventory while meeting market expectations for lead times and service levels.
• Drive shortage resolutions, expedite processes, and communicate real-time ERP updates to all stakeholders.
• Analyze supply data, set item attributes, and optimize the supply chain to ensure flawless production.
• Solve problems proactively, conducting thorough root cause analyses on inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of stakeholders, communicating effectively to support business goals.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in planning.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience using ERP within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments and lean/JIT production.
• APICS-CPIM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP.
• Experience in industrial equipment manufacturing.

Skills

• Planning and forecasting skills.
• ERP system proficiency.
• Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Inventory management.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Global, 100% employee-owned company.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Five days/year community service time.
• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff policy.

Pay

$81,164.00 - $135,275.00 annually.

Schedule

Onsite - Kent, Washington.