Operational Planner Operational Planner

Körber Group • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

Körber Technologies, Inc., a leading Sales and Service company supporting the North American tobacco industry, is currently seeking an Operational Planner. The Operations Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to align with customer demand and organizational capacity. This position ensures efficient utilization of resources, supports achievement of on-time delivery goals, and contributes to overall manufacturing performance. The role requires demonstrated experience with SAP and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, including scheduling, materials management, and process coordination.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business, project management, or a related field
• 2+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Proficient in SAP, with a strong focus on MRP functionality
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning/reporting tools
• Strong analytical, systematic, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings, production lead times, and technical drawings

Responsibilities

• You will develop, maintain, and adjust detailed production schedules in SAP based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and operational disruptions such as shortages, downtime, or priority changes
• Generate and release production orders, ensure timely execution of planned work orders, and support MRP runs by troubleshooting planning exceptions and errors in SAP
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, production, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure material availability, accurate order promise dates, and efficient handling of expedite requests
• Act as the liaison between departments related to planning activities to ensure smooth and aligned operational processes
• You will analyze capacity and resource constraints and recommend adjustments to meet production targets while maintaining optimal inventory levels
• Maintain deadlines and confirmation rates in line with current quality assurance requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date master data and planning parameters within SAP
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lead time reduction and inventory optimization, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid vacation
• Vacation purchase program
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• 401k Plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 6% of your base income
• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans
• Basic life and disability insurances, both short and long term, paid by employer
• Voluntary life insurance purchase program
• Training and Development Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level