Production Planner
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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for driving the deployment of demand data and strategic initiatives to manage the flow of materials across the supply chain in ways that maximize on-time delivery while minimizing inventory.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Lead, organize and direct all scheduling activities for the facility including establishing sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet customer requirements. Oversee the generation of work orders and production schedules for the movement of inventory through the production process. Investigate production control issues, analyze root causes, and derive solutions. Initiate and coordinate inventory and production control improvement activities. (60%)

Develop and manage multiple complex projects targeting process improvements throughout the Inventory and Planning Department with the goal of meeting or exceeding business objectives. (15%)

Pull reports from SAP. Gather and provide detailed data in reports and graphs to management. Identify opportunities for improved production scheduling and days of supply. Demonstrate root-cause analysis by analyzing sales trends and changes, finished good and WIP inventory levels, warehouse capacity and product life cycle bottle necks. (15%)

Collaborate with sales, production, manufacturing, shipping, inventory control, and purchasing departments in identifying and resolving production planning problems to execute the needs of the business around on- time delivery and cash management. Using lean principles, establish new processes as needed to ensure orders are fulfilled timely and efficiently. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience developing and implementing inventory control/supply chain strategies that ensure supply stability and responsiveness to meet customer requirements for various global markets; or equivalent combination of education and training
• 2 years of experience with thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• 1 year management or supervisory experience
• 1 years of lean experience
• Accountability & Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts ownership of projects and outcomes, takes personal responsibility and sets objectives/standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements, shows a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Analysis: Ability to analyze and collect data. Ability to make sound business judgments.
• Communication: Ability to effectively manage and motivate the performance of employees by setting goals, monitoring performance, provides feedback and helps others to learn. Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Ability to be attentive and listen to others.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adjust timelines, results and expectations appropriately to changing needs. Ability to respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Attention to Detail: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, performs quality work, continuously looks for improvements, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on problems, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Ability to make decision and take action. Able to proactively identify problems and implement solutions.
• Self-Management / Prioritization: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Technical/Software: Microsoft Office knowledge with emphasis on MS Excel. (Pivot tables, v-lookups, queries, etc.) Working knowledge of SAP and AutoCad.
• Leadership: Ability to build consensus amongst one's peers in leadership. Ability to establish an effective, professional, and positive relationship with staff.
• SST Inventory Policy Knowledge: Maintains a working knowledge and complies with all company policies and procedures
• Interpersonal Skills: Work well with others and manage stress effectively. Display initiative and adaptability. Present ideas in an effective manner and use negotiation skill and diplomacy as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Stockton, CA.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$60,900 - $97,400 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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