Operations Planner at Gelest

Description

• Responsible for opening paperwork for scheduled jobs.
• Collaborates with departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
• Serves as a point of contact and liaison for multiple departments.
• Responsible for updating the due to ship MRP date on sales orders as material is available earlier/later than original anticipated date(s). Notify sales, product management and customer service of any schedule impacts to customers.
• Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
• Responsible for maintaining “z-material” management to ensure reprocessing and inventory management.
• Coordinates schedule of material moving from manufacturing and/or R&D departments to warehouse & logistics ensuring timely distribution based on demand.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment and internal resources to anticipate demand for and to utilize appropriate resources to acquire additional supplies as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience required. Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Lift up to 15lbs.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification preferred.
• Good computer skills, especially working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Generous paid time off

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance