Production Planner

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

Location

ob Function 

Reporting into the ​Regional Production Control Manager​, the ​Production Planner ​will be based out of ​Lockland, Ohio.​​   Develops, integrates and provides account or brand-specific forecasts for internal sales and operations planning which includes replenishment data, point-of sale data, sales promotion information, marketing plans, manufacturing capacity, and new distribution/product deletions. Assists in the improvement of demand forecasting accuracy for internal and external customers, including determining the appropriate algorithm for statistical forecasts. Maintains and manages product history, accurate forecasting, and promotional demand. Analyzes internal demand stream information and categorizes according to demand patterns. Aligns sales/marketing intelligence for each operating unit for use in forecast systems, working with sales organization(s), national sales accounts, marketing, research and development, and related forecasting and planning groups. 
 
Level: An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: • Works independently with general supervision. • Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. • May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.​ 

Responsibilities  

• Develop daily and weekly interplant replenishment plans. 

• Develop daily and weekly production plans to meet service, inventory, and cost objectives.  

• Update and/or modify plans and schedules as appropriate.  

• Support SAP Production Planning & Finite Scheduling System. 

• Participate in monthly cycle counting program. 

• Ensure daily output tied to OTIF metrics/SOP production & inventory plan. 

• Plan replenishment orders to meet service, inventory, and cost objectives. 

• Deliver In Full and inventory initiatives.  

• Collaborate with Customer Service and Master Scheduler to review any supply chain  strategies. 

• Comply with safety procedures to ensure a safe environment. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by management. 

Required Experience 

• 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning & Inventory Management. 

• BS in Business/ Supply Chain/ Operations/ Logistics or related field. 

• APICS certification preferred. 

• SAP experience is required.  

• Expertise in statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques. 

• Consumer goods experience preferred in complex Supply Chain environment. 

• Expertise with MS Office applications. 

• Experience in Production Planning software  

Measure of Performance/Accountability: 

• On-Time-in-Full. 

• Days Inventory Outstanding. 

• Production Conformance to Plan. 

• Strategic thinker and strong analytical skills. Ability to synthesize data and identify and execute data driven decisions and/or plans. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams, across functional lines. 

• With internal and external customers. 

• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills. 

• Self-starter, results-oriented, have good problem-solving skills and the ability to get things done. 

• Understanding and application of time-based manufacturing and lean supply chain concepts, including pull-based planning and manufacturing processes. 

• Understanding and application of continuous improvement and operational excellence methods (i.e., performance measures, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chain). 

• Strong orientation towards customer service and consumer satisfaction. 

• Prevention of personal injury/illness. 

Benefits 

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. 

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.