Henkel-Product Planning Supervisor-Bay Point, CA

Please apply to the Product Planning Supervisor in Bay Point, CA via the link below:

http://jobdetails.henkel.com/index.html?lang=en&refno=140009BR#.VRCypfzF-60

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It’s a passion. Have you got what it takes?

The actual position title is Senior Production Planner.  This position will have approximately 5 direct reports.

What we offer

• Create all required documentation for assigned resources to meet sales order demand using SAP, PFS+, lotus notes tools & Microsoft Outlook, to efficiently meet customer demands while maintaining high levels of efficiency in Production.
• Ability to use SAP, PFS+, Lotus Notes and other MS Office documents to effective complete daily tasks.
• Manage demand from customer service including regular orders; expedite requests and sales order changes, balancing customer needs against raw material availability, Production availability and QC availability.
• Monitor production activity to verify the actual status of Process Orders as compared to the Production schedules. Reschedule Process Orders if required to comply with the production and capacity plans including the timely maintenance of all related Process Order dates.
• Adjusts schedule and negotiates effectively with customer service, production and quality control to best meet internal and external customer demands.
• Uses multiple databases and programs including SOCRs, QCRs, Early Warning System to manage customer demand and proactively communicate with customer service on delays and status of process orders.
• Balances demand and offers potential solutions to scheduling conflicts. 

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in business or engineering.
• 7+ years of experience as a Planner is required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, Word and Excel; Lotus Notes a plus
• Minimum 5 years of SAP experience is required.
• Excellent math skills and accurate data entry skills required.
• Effective organization skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task essential.
   

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 
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