Operational Planner

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Körber Technologies, Inc., a leading Sales and Service company supporting the North American tobacco industry, is currently seeking an Operational Planner. The Operations Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to align with customer demand and organizational capacity. This position ensures efficient utilization of resources, supports achievement of on-time delivery goals, and contributes to overall manufacturing performance. The role requires demonstrated experience with SAP and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, including scheduling, materials management, and process coordination.

Your role in our team

• You will develop, maintain, and adjust detailed production schedules in SAP based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and operational disruptions such as shortages, downtime, or priority changes
• Generate and release production orders, ensure timely execution of planned work orders, and support MRP runs by troubleshooting planning exceptions and errors in SAP
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, production, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure material availability, accurate order promise dates, and efficient handling of expedite requests
• Act as the liaison between departments related to planning activities to ensure smooth and aligned operational processes
• You will analyze capacity and resource constraints and recommend adjustments to meet production targets while maintaining optimal inventory levels
• Maintain deadlines and confirmation rates in line with current quality assurance requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date master data and planning parameters within SAP
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lead time reduction and inventory optimization, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business, project management, or a related field
• 2+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Proficient in SAP, with a strong focus on MRP functionality
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning/reporting tools
• Strong analytical, systematic, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings, production lead times, and technical drawings

Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We look forward to talking with you!  Körber Xperience (koerber.com)!

Your benefits

You will receive:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working hours

• Paid vacation

• Vacation purchase program

• Sick days

• Paid holidays

• 401k Plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 6% of your base income

• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

• Basic life and disability insurances, both short and long term, paid by employer

• Voluntary life insurance purchase program

• Training and Development Program

Your working environment at Körber Technologies, Inc. 

At Körber Technologies, Inc., you will work in an innovative, friendly, diverse environment. You will work with experienced colleagues and will have opportunities to advance your career. Körber Technologies, Inc is part of an exciting industry. As a company, we value our long-term relationships with our customers who value us and our innovative solutions and flexibility. 

• You will work for a company who values its employees and their contributions

• You will work for a worldwide organization and will develop partnerships with your colleagues throughout the globe

Equal employer opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [email protected] . We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected] . Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.