at Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Planner
Requisition ID:
39791
Job Location(s):
Loves Park, IL, US
Job Description
There has never been a better time to join our global company. Danfoss was the first in the world to mass produce energy saving frequency converters and continue to offer a full range of solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy. We are offering a Production Planner position. You will play a key role in meeting our ambitious aspirations for the future. The growing awareness world-wide for environment and energy savings are enabling us to deliver strong value to our customers and we need you to support our continued success.
Job Responsibilities
Direct responsibility for product line delivery service and inventory turn metrics
Follow up with Purchasing and Production departments as required to ensure on-time deliveries
Determine proper ordering quantities to sustain effective production levels
Maintain production orders and related inventory movement corrections
Establish & maintain MPS
Review and implement Engineering Change Notices
Participate in project teams as required
Create and maintain MRP data on part numbers
Perform other duties as required
Background & Skills
APICS certification (CPIM) or commitment to obtain certification
B.S. or B.A. or equivalent or relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
SAP experience a plus
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures as well as write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
Ability to write basic formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Good mathematical and analytical skills are key.
Ability to coordinate activities with all departments at plant level. Maintains contact with Customer Service Dept., Commercial Dept., Engineering, Quality Assurance, & Purchasing. Occasional customer contact is necessary.
Some travel may be required.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Communication package
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
