SENIOR PLANNER
$80,000–$110,000 year
On-siteBlaine, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Own and manage end-to-end planning activities for multiple product lines, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, operational capacity, and strategic goals. Lead complex material requirement analysis, proactively mitigating risks through supplier negotiations, long-range planning, and cross-functional coordination. Serve as the key escalation point for material shortages and schedule recovery, developing corrective action plans across stakeholders. Partner with Operations and Engineering leadership on capacity planning, demand forecasting, and integration of new products and engineering changes. Provide guidance and mentorship to Planners I and II, acting as a subject matter expert for advanced planning tools and supply chain processes. Lead department-wide process improvement initiatives and standard work creation to adopt planning best practices. Contribute to strategic supply chain initiatives by analyzing trends and recommending long-term improvements to inventory and scheduling strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience working with production or inventory control systems in a manufacturing environment
- 7+ years of experience working with production or inventory control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Highly skilled in ERP Software
- Ability to work independently and within teams
- Strong analytical skills: detail-driven individual with emphasis on accuracy with the ability to see the broader picture
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word
- Demonstrated Project Management skills – taking a project from start to finish
- Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Possesses an analytical midset or approach
- Professional business acumen: ability to interact and influence all levels within the organization
- Self-directed; ability to make day-to-day decisions independently
- Excellent Customer service
- Ability to be productive in a fast-paced team environment
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee (within the meaning of ITAR)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in the Aerospace, Medical or other highly regulated industry
- Experience working with Epicor (Enterprise System)
- Experience in procuring Metal / Mechanical manufacturing parts/equipment
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