Production Planner - BUNZL
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Description
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to oversee and manage work orders and inventory within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, be familiar with elements of workorder creation, planning parameters, scheduling, closing of work orders, and other maintenance. Assist Finance with inventory cycle counting and variance analysis. Experience with ERP systems and material and labor requirements planning. Sage X3 ERP system is preferred but not required. Strong Excel skills including V & X Lookup and Pivot Tables required.
Responsibilities:
+ Create, plan, schedule, and manage work orders to ensure timely and efficient production.
+ Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information and resources needed for accurate work orders BOM’s, Planning Parameters and variance analysis.
+ Create, Maintain and update BOMs to reflect accurate production requirements.
+ Work in conjunction with Purchasing and Finance, monitor inventory levels via cycle-counting and variance analysis to ensure materials are available for production.
+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
+ Organize and manage new business processes and refining existing ones to support the company’s growth.
+ Generate and analyze reports on work order status, inventory levels, and production performance and present to leadership
+ Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet established standards.
+ Provide training and support to team members on work order management and related processes.
Requirements:
+ High School diploma or GED equivalent required
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in work order planning and inventory management within a manufacturing environment
+ Strong understanding of Workorder planning parameters including BOMs, MTO, MTS, Safety Stock, Planning Horizons, Days supply, Scrap, Yield and other key parameters needed for accurate labor and materials reporting and timely order processing
+ Strong Excel skills and proficiency in data analytics
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company_ _match._
_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to oversee and manage work orders and inventory within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, be familiar with elements of workorder creation, planning parameters, scheduling, closing of work orders, and other maintenance. Assist Finance with inventory cycle counting and variance analysis. Experience with ERP systems and material and labor requirements planning. Sage X3 ERP system is preferred but not required. Strong Excel skills including V & X Lookup and Pivot Tables required.
Responsibilities:
+ Create, plan, schedule, and manage work orders to ensure timely and efficient production.
+ Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information and resources needed for accurate work orders BOM’s, Planning Parameters and variance analysis.
+ Create, Maintain and update BOMs to reflect accurate production requirements.
+ Work in conjunction with Purchasing and Finance, monitor inventory levels via cycle-counting and variance analysis to ensure materials are available for production.
+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
+ Organize and manage new business processes and refining existing ones to support the company’s growth.
+ Generate and analyze reports on work order status, inventory levels, and production performance and present to leadership
+ Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet established standards.
+ Provide training and support to team members on work order management and related processes.
Requirements:
+ High School diploma or GED equivalent required
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in work order planning and inventory management within a manufacturing environment
+ Strong understanding of Workorder planning parameters including BOMs, MTO, MTS, Safety Stock, Planning Horizons, Days supply, Scrap, Yield and other key parameters needed for accurate labor and materials reporting and timely order processing
+ Strong Excel skills and proficiency in data analytics
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company_ _match._
_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : BUNZL
