Production Planner

Vode Lighting is an architectural lighting company that designs and manufactures high-end linear LED fixtures. We are a market leader in bringing together efficiency, control and quality of light into truly elegant luminaires. LED lighting is in its infancy and Vode is extremely well positioned to shape the future of the industry.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the effective coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function and ensuring timely delivery to customers of finished products.
• Identifies raw material and component requirements for production from engineering.
• Collects information regarding raw material, component and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• Prepares schedules and ensures timely completion of work orders for manufacturing purposes.
• Reviews capacity loads and identifies possible manufacturing constraints. Monitors and anticipates production issues due to capacity, and new product launches.
• Establishes effective communication with various groups such as customers, sales offices, suppliers, vendors and/or support groups as required.
• Monitors work orders from start to ensure the on time delivery of products
• Ensures accuracy of signals for the timely ordering and delivery of components to support manufacturing activities
• Prepares production/planning reports as required. Analyses month end activity to determine the need for forecast modification, recommends revisions.
• Participates in new product launch meetings and assists in developing new product forecasts and production schedules.
• Manages and/or maintains raw material inventory investment according to inventory entitlement models and drives improvement opportunities.
• Takes appropriate action in resolving discrepancies in order quantity, price and seeks corrective action on late deliveries.
• Prepares orders to vendors for raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material needed for production.
• Supports evaluation of potential suppliers/vendors.
• Checks scheduled delivery dates and makes initial contact with suppliers/vendors on late deliveries.
• Escalates issues and notifies appropriate personnel/management as appropriate.
• Checks with warehouse and production regarding availability and movement of materials to detect shortages or overages.
• Leads and identifies improvement opportunities for plant manufacturing unit supply S&OP as required
• Identifies and drives Lean or Six Sigma improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Advanced data reporting and analytical skills.
• APICS Certification desired
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experienced ERP / Planning Systems User, able to execute in an ERP System

You will be trained on the specifics of Vode's lighting systems, relevant internal systems, and the construct of the lighting industry and constituents we serve.

• Salaried position
• Vacation and sick leave
• Yearly bonus
• Health and Dental plans
• 401K plan with matching funds

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.