Job Description
Job Title: Technical Planner
Job Description The Technical Planner works in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to ensure support is provided to manufacturing, buyers, planners, and engineering teams. You will participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing cost efficiency, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.
Responsibilities - Manage and prioritize the daily, weekly, and monthly production planning processes for assigned products.
- Proactively anticipate supply risks and initiate necessary actions to optimize delivery performance.
- Maintain material stability within capacity requirements and minimize inventory levels using planning concepts, inventory management, and lean tools.
- Maintain master data in SAP to support the supply chain process.
- Develop and maintain metric reports for key performance parameters, including inventory analysis, schedule adherence, on-time delivery performance, and special assignments.
- Complete and analyze monthly E&O materials reports and initiate steps to minimize the financial and operational impact of excess, obsolete, and expired materials.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, expedite deliveries, and participate in regular meetings with suppliers.
- Work with accounts receivable and suppliers to resolve purchase order receiving, invoicing, and reconciliation activities.
- Develop and maintain internal systems to ensure compliance with quality standards and implement corrective actions as assigned.
Essential Skills - Experience with SAP.
- Strong planning and supply chain management skills.
- Proficiency in handling purchase orders and procurement processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering.
- 2-5 years of planning or purchasing experience, including internships.
- 2 years of experience with inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work on the manufacturing floor and be comfortable wearing protective shoes.
Work Environment
The role involves working in a standard office setting, but you will also spend time on the manufacturing floor. The position is currently partially remote. You must be comfortable wearing protective shoes while on the manufacturing floor.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.
Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
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