Manufacturing Planner

About JMS

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make.

Since being established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers. Learn more about us at www.jmsequipment.com.

Why join the JMS team?

Family owned and oriented workplace

Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry

Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success

Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential

We are proud to offer:

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Company paid medical

Dental and life insurance

401K

Excellent training

Great family work environment

Paid vacation and holiday

Job Summary

The Planner position is a vital member of the Manufacturing Team by managing ERP scheduling, supply vs demand, purchasing, materials requirements planning, and assisting with other ERP functions.

Responsibilities include

Maintain production, work, and shipment schedules, and prioritize job orders for production optimization - combine, edit, firm, release, and print all jobs for manufacturing team

Investigate production problems to address supply/demand issues and make appropriate corrections or engage in productive problem solving with the appropriate department contact

Assist others on the manufacturing team to modify jobs (adding/removing operations and/or material), when necessary, and completing/closing jobs as needed

Collaborate with Logistics Department to review shipping schedule to identify and resolve material/ERP/schedule risks

Company ERP specialist – point of contact for ERP issues and questions

Running MRP

Manage Cycle Count program

Entering, scheduling, and rescheduling sales orders

Resolve issues in the Planner Workbench (supply/demand, invalid part/rev, consolidate jobs, etc.)

Adhere to company standards and production policies to meet company objectives

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of Planner/Scheduler and/or Buyer experience in a common ERP system

Strong communication skills; experience dealing with multiple levels of employees and across departments

Positive mindset with high energy and ability to self-manage

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as logical thought process

Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills

Highly skilled with computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Flexible in performing assigned duties

Ability to present and train on complex information to a variety of audiences

Desired Experience and Skills

Extremely knowledgeable with Epicor ERP system

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous

Experience working in a fabrication manufacturing environment

Ability to interpret Shop/Part drawings

Education

Associates degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related field required or equivalent experience

Jim Myers & Sons, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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