ABOUT THE COMPANY:
We are a fast, flexible and dynamic, system-based strategic partner of the health and beauty industry for over 30 years. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and distribution of the world's most noticeable personal care and OTC drug products.
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
We're seeking a highly-driven, dynamic, motivated 1ST SHIFT PRODUCTION PLANNING COORDINATOR to join our dynamic team in Countryside, Illinois.
The PRODUCTION PLANNING COORDINATOR is responsible for partnering with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Customer Service teams to plan and schedule workflow to support the combined requirements from safety stock, forecast and customer orders to meet both Voyant Beauty and customer expectations on delivery of finished goods. Additionally, this position supports the achievement of both efficiency goals and inventory goals by analyzing the effects of planning parameters to create the optimized balance between inventory, service, plant operations and total supply chain flow.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
APICS experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred or at least 1 year of supply chain experience.
Planning in advance ERP system (Infor, SAP, Oracle is preferred) and Advanced Planning Tool environment preferred, and implementation would be a plus but not required.
Solid understanding of constraint management and material loading
Be detail focused and possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Possess strong PC skills including Excel (with macros), Word, Outlook, etc.
Have previous experience within process manufacturing, inventory control, or production environments.
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Must be able to speak and write professionally in English
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to work in a change oriented, fast-paced environment.
Strong, Consistent and reliable attention to detail.
REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, type and move throughout the facility. Must be capable of using a keyboard for computer purposes.
TO STAFFING AND RECRUITING AGENCIES: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.