Plant Planner

Polaris Inc. • Battle Ground, WA

2d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The manufacturing site in Battle Ground, WA designs and manufactures innovative digital gauges and infotainment displays for Polaris products, Trail Tech products, and OEM customers. The Plant Planner is responsible for planning/scheduling materials and capacity to maintain on-time delivery of production, attaining inventory turn objectives, and maintaining accurate inventory. This position is responsible for planning and inventory accuracy of their assigned parts from the start of the planning process to the final assembly process of product lines spanning low-volume/high-mix products to dedicated high volume production lines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and Bill of Materials
• Must have current PC/software proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and be efficient with multiple tasks
• Strong, quick decision-making skills
• Organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data quickly and stay calm under pressure

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years previous planning/inventory control experience
• Two or four year college degree
• Working knowledge of applicable MAPICS modules

Responsibilities

• Count and maintain assigned parts as necessary to attain production schedules and identify root cause issues
• Communicate delays, shortages, problems, issues relating to shipments and/or inventory levels of purchased items to Production, Purchasing, and Logistics. Assist in devising and carrying out plans to resolve effectively and with minimum cost
• Work with Purchasing and Logistics as needed to expedite deliveries resulting from inventory variances, rejections, or late deliveries
• Analyze inventory for opportunity to improve turns and identify excess
• Upload data as necessary to achieve production sequencing
• Coordinate shipments and scheduling between Polaris manufacturing sites
• Maintain inventory planning records with appropriate parameters and order policies to ensure effective Material system execution
• Maintain Kanban material delivery system
• Perform receiving transactions and inbound material check in
• Maintain PFEP (Plan For Every Part) and Material System Map
• Assist and back up the Plant Scheduler with planning, maintaining, and communicating manufacturing orders for production
• Assist and back up the Plant Scheduler by creating and maintaining schedules (kits, service parts, open production work orders, etc.)
• Request material expedites with purchasing as required from suppliers resulting from inventory variances, rejections, or late deliveries
• Key nonconforming material and take necessary recovery action and request debit memos for supplier returns
• Plan and confirm material availability for service and rework
• Resolve/Review receiving issues (ie. Over/short, labeling, keying errors, etc.) with Receiving personnel at appropriate manufacturing site
• Coordinate the disposition of excess and obsolete inventory
• Identify and implement procedures to ensure smooth production operations and inventory accuracy
• Involved in decisions related to outsourcing of parts due to scheduling constraints
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers for outsourced parts
• Drive continuous improvement to material flow processes aligned with LEAN principles
• Participate in activities to promote 5S adherence at the site
• Participates in special projects or assignments as required

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED