ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Title: Production Planner

Location: St. Charles, IL 

Shift: 1st Shift 

 

Job Overview: Ensure that all necessary requirements for replenishment are properly planned and that the production operations at the site are planned and executed to maximize customer service levels. Owns and executes the finite Schedule for his/her product line.   

                                                                                                                          

Essential Job Functions: 

Develop Finite Schedule for product line/plant. Creates return purchase requisition Maintain MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) inputs. Maintain planning parameters in the material master in cooperation with the Supply Chain team. Evaluate MRP results, validate and convert planned orders into process orders. Ability to analyze each piece of equipment and determine sequence of production. Manage stock levels of MTS (Make to Stock) items. Generate, prepare, and cut batch tickets for distribution to manufacturing. Create and validate procurement requisitions and confirm. Act as back-up to other Finite Schedulers for his/her product line. Participate and engage in bi-yearly physical inventory. Order solvents and container WOO1. Create purchase requisition and receive outstanding PO's. Manages Timekeeping (Novatime)/Payroll Correct corking entries and adjust inventory including cycle counts. Set-up and alter formulas, material creations, and extensions. Set-up BOM recipe and batch calculators. Verify shipping and receiving paperwork, SAP transaction, and create delivery tickets for outbound shipments.

 

Organization Relationships: 

Maintain interactions on the FIORI Communication Workflow with NACS. Interact with customer service and sales representative to proactively provide information and planning assistance to fulfill customer requests on orders and any issues. Regular interface with Site Manager. Interaction with Transplace around customer delivery issues or site capacity issues. Interact continuously with all aspects of plant/site operations including production, logistics, customer service, laboratories etc. Interact with preferred ship sites, customers, and vendors. Interact with Customer Service and Sales representatives as needed to proactively provide information and planning assistance to fulfill customer requests. The interface with the logistics team is to proactively provide information and planning assistance to optimize delivery and cost-to-serve. Interact continuously with all aspects of plant/site operations including production, logistics, maintenance, customer service, etc.,

 

Required Education and Experience: 

High School Diploma/GED 3-5 years of experience in operations with a strong emphasis on production/inventory planning. Excellent communication skills - must have the ability to communicate with all levels of the company. Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data to make sound decisions. Strong attention to detail and track record of achieving results with accuracy and precision. A proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially in Excel.

Preferred Experience: 

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and inventory/supply chain planning and execution. High level of SAP exposure and training. Experience in distribution, freight, and logistics.                                                                                                

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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