Associate Planner

About the Role

Dart Container is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Planner to help balance production needs, inventory targets, and capacity across our operations. This role involves using SAP planning tools, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop and maintain production plans that ensure product availability while maximizing operational efficiency. If you enjoy supply chain, working with data, and partnering with teams across manufacturing, procurement, and operations, we want to hear from you.

10% travel to plant locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining short- and long-term production plans that support inventory and service level targets.
• Balancing production schedules with operational capacity constraints to optimize resources.
• Converting planned orders into production, purchase, and stock transfer orders based on capacity and business priorities.
• Monitoring inventory levels and adjusting supply plans to support changing business needs.
• Analyzing raw material availability and supply reliability to improve planning effectiveness.
• Supporting efficient production campaign planning through data analysis and execution.
• Maintaining and updating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings in accordance with established processes.
• Managing rough cut capacity planning to support long-range supply planning.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and other stakeholders to resolve planning issues and drive results.
• Communicating planning updates, risks, and recommendations through meetings, written correspondence, and other channels.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAP or similar ERP experience.
• Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables).
• Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently, with moderate supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal customers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in supply chain, business, or related field of study. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology.
• Related work or internship experience.