Planner

SP Industries Inc. is expanding our team in Gardiner, NY and has an immediate opening for a Planner! In this role, the right candidate will be responsible for leading the procurement and planning activities and personnel for the NY Plant. This employee will be expected to oversee and execute the purchasing and planning of direct and indirect goods as well as services in support of Customer orders, materials requirements planning, supplier and customer relationships, as well as end-to-end planning and fulfillment of subassembly and finished good items.

This role will play an integral part in fulfilling customer demand by effectively organizing people, resources, and overseeing the relationship with outside suppliers and cross-functional teams within the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execution of Planning or Purchasing standard work, in support of Supply Chain activities and the broader Revenue, Quality, and OTD goals of the organization.
Ensure continuity of inventory or project materials in support of customer OTD and revenue, by responding to planning parameter triggers, such as ROP, EOQ, min/max, or safety stock – or by making parameter recommendations and implementation, as well as supply and demand material forecasts.
Review and analyze MRP requirements against planned order and exception reports to determine purchasing and planning actions required against supply and demand.
Oversight and prioritization of work or projects for all NY Buyers and Planners, in support of the annual operating plan and monthly forecast for the Plant.
Visual Management (DVM/WVM) support and team review, driving corrective actions as needed.
Oversee the scheduling of components and raw materials from outside suppliers to ensure that customer schedules are met, production is not interrupted due to stock-outs and inventory is kept at optimal service levels.
SIOP leader, participant, and site owner for the planning inputs/outputs, as related to the company SIOP process.
Measure and plan raw material and finish good inventory to budget, monitor and course correct OTD performance, as well as forecast revenue for assigned product lines, projects, or sites.
Interfaces with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, and Service frequently. Works closely with Sales/Customer Service to identify any high probability orders forecasted to meet or exceed market expected lead times.
Takes initiative to solve supplier issues and/or part shortages, to improve long-term supplier performance and resolve stockouts, escalating when needed, and holding the team accountable for doing the same.
Regular cadence of review of order backlog and ship date ownership, identifying and mitigating risks.
Support supplier consolidation in alignment with SP preferred suppliers, partnering with Strategic Sourcing on tactical projects.
Assists in the training and mentoring of new hires, as we as performance management as required.

Additional Responsibilities

Understand business systems, such as enterprise resources planning and material requirements planning.
Critical thinking and autonomous decision making within approval guidelines.
Communication, collaboration, and integration with related functional areas.
Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and/ 5-10 years related working experience.
Must have a working knowledge of an ERP system.
Prior experience with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification (or working towards), APICS or CIPS
Experience working in a global organization and/or in manufacturing.
Working understanding of MRP and ERP concepts, as related to purchasing, supply and demand, and material and vendor analysis.
Working understanding of Lean, 5S, and/or Continuous Improvement concepts or background, in support of Operations.

This is an onsite role in Gardiner, NY with a salary range of $70k-$90k.

HSE

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Why SP Industries Inc.? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, SP leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives

• We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision

• We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays

• You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth

ATS is a $2.2B publicly-traded global enterprise with a proud 40-year history of helping advance the future with automation solutions. SP Industries Inc. sits within the ATS Life Sciences Group and is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, research, pilot and production lyophilizers, laboratory equipment and supplies, and specialty glassware. SP supports research and production across diverse end-user markets including pharmaceuticals, life science, ophthalmic, environmental testing and monitoring, food and beverage and more. SP has a long and successful track record of quality and science innovation, and is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with production facilities in the USA and Europe. SP offers a world-wide sales and service network including product training and technical assistance. For more information visit www.scientificproducts.com.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Nearest Major Market: Kingston

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