Planner

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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 .
  
• Must have a high school degree at a minimum.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to and in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on , , , , , , , genetic information, , 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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