KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA is dedicated to producing a full range of crawler excavators in the 3,000 lb. to 184,000 lb. classes for the rental, landscape, construction, aggregate, roadbuilding, material handling, site preparation, recycling and ancillary markets, including zero tail swing, standard, long-reach and compact models. KOBELCO is well-known worldwide as the excavator authority for its steadfast focus on improving and enhancing its singular line of products. KOBELCO machines are well-regarded for their advanced technologies.
KOBELCO offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
Potential employment opportunities exist for:
Production Control Planner
Qualifications and requirements include:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, scheduling, production control or related industry
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Working knowledge of SAP (or other ERP system), manufacturing procedures and workflow and shop capacity
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APICS Certification is preferred
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Review and maintain SAP data integrity inclusive of routings and bill of material accuracy.
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Analyzes forecasted demand to ensure safety stock and strategic inventory levels on finished goods are maintained.
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Manage and maintain inventory levels ensuring uninterrupted supply of parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, along with ensuring customer reliability and meeting target inventory turns.
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Execute MRP and the timely creation of shop orders to satisfy customer demand, achieve desired stocking levels and maintain flow of work on the factory floor.
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Track progression of production orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain.
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Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short and long term solutions.
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Communicate and coordinate with production supervisors and purchasing teams to ensure production and shipping schedule adherence and recovery if required.
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Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities related to production planning, customer service and inventory management.
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Participate as required in problem solving teams, kaizen events, cross functional committees, and multi-discipline initiatives.
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Performs other related functions as required to achieve department and site objectives.
Foreign travel may be required.
Kobelco is An Equal Opportunity Employer
