Materials Analyst/Planner 2 at R R Donnelley & Sons in Brenham, TX

companyDescription RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact. jobDescription Gathers, enters, manages, and analyzes information to support manufacturing operations. Interacts with customers, suppliers, management, manufacturing team members, and with other departments and plants. Completes tasks and responsibilities as assigned by department management. Prepares, schedules, and revises shipment plans to ensure efficient distribution of products Ensures accuracy of orders and reconciles receivables against them Analyzes inventory levels and production plans to ensure product availability and cost-efficient manufacturing and inventory Maintains control over inventories, including physical inventory counts and reconciliations Prepares and generates reports as assigned Analyzes relevant information to make recommendations to customers and manufacturing that will reduce cost or increase efficiency Communicates in timely, professional, and un-ambiguous fashion with appropriate parties on topics relevant to assignments Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. qualifications Education Min/Preferred - High School or GED / HS diploma Years of Experience - 2+ years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job Skills and Certifications Requires knowledge of general administrative/manufacturing operations procedures and knowledge of job specific processes to successfully execute and complete the more progressive/complex duties of the job. Ability to follow company policy and understand any rules or regulations governing the work being completed and the impact work has on the department or company. Must have very good knowledge of technology including computers and software programs such as MS Office or MAC word processing, spreadsheets, or other programs specific to the job in order to complete duties successfully. Requires good knowledge of multiple functions or areas of the business in which there is frequent contact with while completing daily work assignments of the job. Must have very good oral and written communication skills sufficient to explain departmental policy, methods, and/or procedures when completing assignments. Requires organizational skills sufficient to accomplish work by established deadlines and the ability to coordinate phases of work with others. Additional job knowledge, skills, and/or abilities specific to a department may be listed on the staffing requisition. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. additionalInformation RRD's current salary range for this role is $48,500.00 to $70,900.00.  The hourly range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. #LI-BH1 #LI-Onsite All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans