Planning Processor

SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning Supply Chain activities in support of Manufacturing Logistics and Assembly Operations.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Investigating alternative operational layouts and processes to provide new capacity and improve material flow and productivity of existing facilities.
- Assisting in carrying out approved recommendations.
- Assisting in writing and following up on capital projects, purchase requisition, special work orders, miscellaneous inter-plant transfers, surplus equipment dispositions, and a variety of other documents to procure equipment and services.
- Travelling to suppliers and other facilities for information and consultation as needed.
- Using spreadsheet software to perform analysis of data and presenting results.
- Seeking and securing management approval for proposed projects
- Supporting the operation in directing and administering activities that support Health and Safety matters, particularly any Legislative activities, ie risk assessments, environmental controls and commitments.
- Driving quality improvements with project teams using team building tools and general motivational techniques.

SKILLS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Five plus years relevant experience required or a degree specifically related to manufacturing or distribution operations (Material Handling, Logistics, etc.) is highly desirable but not required in all cases.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

- Ability to get things done through other people - teams, suppliers, other company departments, peers; and interest in/commitment to distribution operations.
- Requires experience with commercial software packages, ie spreadsheets, word processors, data bases, computer aided drafting.