Planner

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned staffing and consulting agency proud to work with a growing manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL who is seeking to add a Planner to their team. The Planner, or "Planning Specialist," will have the responsibility to perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently and plan work orders by performing a technical review of incoming orders, engineering blueprints, and processing specifications.

Schedule: Department hours are M-F 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, specific hours to be discussed with supervisor

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Type : Direct Hire, Full-time

Salary: $55,000-$60,000

Benefits:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for annual bonuses
  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
  
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans
  
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
  
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off (accrual & enrollment package)
  

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed contract and flow down review and input order basics such as PO#, part number, reference codes, quantity, etc.
  
• Verify that information needed for order planning is available and accurate.
  
• Identify, input, and sequence specifications, processes, and customer specific requirements.
  
• Qualify order lead-time and due date against quoted and archived information, company standards, and customer requirements.
  
• Ensure the company possesses applicable approvals towards specification and revision levels being called out.
  
• Interface across all levels of personnel to troubleshoot and/or qualify information necessary to assembling a work order.
  
• Work closely with Customer Success Representatives to obtain any missing flow-down requirements from the customer.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of processing capabilities, general procedures, and quality standards.
  
• A detail oriented individual with strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to develop solutions for complex situations.
  
• Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
  
• PC proficient with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a data entry, data analytics, or contract review position, preferably in an aerospace, manufacturing, metal finishing, or industrial setting.
  
• College degree preferred.
  
• Must have a high school degree at a minimum.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws

Job type: Direct Hire

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 annually

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