Supply Chain Planner at Cold Jet in Loveland, OH

Company description
We solve the world’s cleaning and transport cooling problems with products that are environmentally sustainable, do not generate waste streams, and are occupationally safe. Our dry ice cleaning and dry ice production products put recycled CO2 to work - replacing harmful processes with a water-free, waste-free, and chemical-free solution.

Cold Jet is the global leader in dry ice technology. We are growing rapidly and we will continue to maintain our dominant market position by hiring, training, and retaining talented, energetic, and entrepreneurially-minded individuals around the world.

Our Culture
We have built a culture that encourages success and also promotes an environment of innovation and free-thinking. Initiative, hard work and achievement are attributes that we value and they do not go unnoticed.

We set challenging goals for individuals, and our company as a whole, and those that perform and produce results are rewarded, both financially and professionally. The opportunities are limitless for those that take part in steering the company to success and driving the company to further growth.

For more information about Cold Jet, please visit www.coldjet.com.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing production shop orders—from creation to closure—in alignment with system demand and forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking throughout the production process and timely resolution of specific production requirements. In coordination with the Master Scheduler, the Planner shall maintain ERP/Kinetic records with the highest degree of accuracy and ensure that all production needs are addressed through the appropriate functional channels.

Position Responsibilities

Process and Planning Jobs
• Manage production jobs from creation through closure using MRP and other planning inputs.
• Issue and record material consumption used within the job with 100% accuracy.
• Receive finished goods into inventory.
• Own creating and maintaining daily/weekly production schedules for assigned resources Drive production schedule adherence across production team.
• Align schedule adjustments with production supervisors as well as coordinate production capacity across resources.
Inventory Control
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing on discrepancies with the bills of materials.
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with production, shipping/receiving, and purchasing.
• Prepare and participate in yearly physical inventory.

Raw Material Purchasing
• Own purchasing of raw materials to ensure the timely delivery of job materials and secondary subcontract operations.
• Proactively manages supplier relationships and performance.

Daily Operations & Administration:
• Execute material movements and related transactions accurately within Epicor/Kinetic (ERP).
• Prepare, edit, and close Shop Orders.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production.
• Support cycle counts, year-end inventory count research and adjustments within company policy.
• Office-based, required to spend time on the production floor as needed.
• Monitor schedule attainment, on-time delivery and inventory performance using results to drive improvements and corrective actions where necessary.
• Improve planning processes to strengthen schedule reliability, production efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience within a Supply Chain function working with production scheduling, inventory control, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience is required; within Epicor/Kinetic is preferred.

Skill Competencies

• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, order entry, and related duties.
• Working knowledge of job order and inventory control functions within ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Able to analyze information and identify risks or discrepancies.
• Ability to balance internal customer priorities and meet deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving in nonstandard situations, with ability to work cross-functionally when needed.

Behavioral Competencies/Personal Traits

• Professional Appearance and Manner – promotes a professional image of Cold Jet.
• Assertiveness – must be confident and firm in his/her interaction with others.
• Judgment – exercises sound judgment, making excellent decisions that result in improved production and workflow.
• Customer Service Oriented – committed to the service of internal and external customers and takes ownership for resolving their requests.
• Perseverance – willing to go the extra mile to complete projects on schedule. Does not give up until tasks are completed in a quality manner.
• Self-Discipline – Communicates clearly and effectively to others the steps in a process and the importance of following that process.
• Commitment to company success - willing to take risks, both company and personal, and do what it takes to get the job done.

Equal Opportunity Employer