Junior Planner
BericapCompany Overview BERICAP manufactures plastic and aluminum closures, serving customers worldwide through production plants and research and development centres. The company focuses on product safety, sustainability, and innovative packaging design. Position Purpose This role supports the Production Planning functions and is a key member of the Supply Chain Team. The Production Planner has responsibility for planning data integrity, maintaining accurate planning parameters and general system housekeeping. 2.0 Responsibilities 2.1 General Ensures that all work undertaken is carried out safely and without injury Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are always followed (no jewelry, cell phone, nicotine in any form, etc.) Ensure all quality, food safety, safety, environmental as well as all other Company policies and procedures are followed Ensure that all quality, food safety, safety, and environmental issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor Initiates corrective action for non-conformances Identify Opportunities for Improvement and enter See It, Sort It, Report It system Develop, implement and support Continuous Improvement Programs Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE as required Duties as assigned per Materials Manager 2.2 Production Planning Develop a working understanding of the S&OP and uses this data to maintain Master Production Plans Maintains production plans to support the Sales and Operation Planand Customer Demands Lead daily schedule attainment meetings to ensure 98 % OTIF Meet or Exceed Monthly Plant Scrap Targets Must have a full understanding of the Freedom/QAD relationship 2.3 Inventory Management Lead weekly planning meetings with the operations team to review priorities, exceptions, trials, maintenance, etc. Maintains systems data set up and general data housekeeping Maintain Bill of Material Provide Accurate Forecast and Planning Analysis based on Customer Demand Performs cycle count activities as required 2.4 Reporting Track and report KPI’s relating to Planning . Schedule Attainment and Inventory Accuracy Monitor and control aged inventory, providing recommendations for actions to address Monitor, maintain and reports Days on Hand inventory Prepares customer specific inventory build plans 3.0 Skills Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities, time management and project management skills Flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects/tasks Continuous improvement and innovative mindset Demonstrate leadership abilities Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office Tools Familiar with Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) 4.0 Experience 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Customer Service experience is preferred Purchasing experience is preferred 5.0 Education College degree with a Materials/Scheduling focus preferred 6.0 Reporting Structure Position reports to the Supply Chain Manager Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Experience: Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person