
Planner I
- Alajuela
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases.
- Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities).
- Resolves discrepancies.
- Creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other Enterprise-wide systems.
- Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders.
- Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
- Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
- Significant relevant experience in lieu of degree considered (0-2 years)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced English level
- Learns to use professional concepts.
- Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
- Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.
- Contributions are usually limited to task-related activities.
- Errors do not typically have a major effect on the organization.
- Works on problems of limited scope.
- Work is closely supervised.
- Follows specific, detailed instructions.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.
- Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
- Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
- Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
- Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company's goals.
- Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
- Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company's environmental performance goals.
- Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.