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Role Summary/Purpose

• The planning associate will provide day-to-day support for purchasing and planning activities critical to inventory, production, and delivery. Work closely with the production planner, buyer, warehouse staff, QC, and production team to ensure smooth material movement into the plant, through manufacturing, and to distribution. Provide input and support for process and data improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with material ordering, availability, and scheduling
• Prepare work orders for production
• Expedite and prioritize orders through the production process
• Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory/WIP
• Create purchase orders and communicate with suppliers
• Rescheduling materials for pull ins and push outs
• Daily Shortage root cause investigation and resolution
• Assist in cycle count efforts as required
• Support all lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Supply Chain)
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills

Desired Characteristics

• Oracle knowledge and experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of MRP