Job Information
Komatsu Scheduling Planner in Peoria, Illinois
Scheduling Planner
Date: Sep 5, 2024
Location:
Peoria, IL, US, 61639
Req ID: 31242
Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
Proactively manages the planning system outputs and controls to balance inventory performance with order fill. Releases parts requirements to the supply chain and manages move in/move out signals from the planning system. Monitors and analyzes demand trends, forecasts, target inventory levels and recommends system parameter changes to department management.
Scope
This position manages the forecasts and inventory policies of inventory of EDT parts. Performance of this position is measured by forecast accuracy, availability and inventory targets.
Key Job Responsibilities
Plan inventory by use of computer systems to fulfill customer requirements while controlling on hand inventory levels.
Communicates effectively with sourcing group, customer service and expeditor/s in order to fulfill order requirements
Conduct root cause analysis, establish counter measures and maintain performance metrics to achieve business plan objectives.
Process defective material by effectively working with supplier, warehouse, quality, and sourcing groups.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Materials Management & Allocation Manager.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Purchasing or equivalent work experience. APICS certification or work towards certification a plus.
Manufacturing, production planning and/or whole goods product experience a plus
Supplier management skills
Extreme sense of urgency and bias for action
Welcomes accountability and responsibility – individual and shared
Change agent
3-5 years’ experience in planning and supply chain execution
Professional PC skills in Excel, Power Point, Access, and high-level user skills in PIPS, SAP and Inventory Planning System.
Physical Requirements: This position requires sitting for extended periods of time over 90% of the work period to complete detailed work, typically using a PC. The position occasionally requires working extended periods to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market:Peoria