Planner

About the Role

The Planner coordinates product build schedules for Manufacturing Operations and maintains the ERP system to ensure demand signals drive material supply continuity, enabling Plug Power to meet production and customer delivery schedules. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional departments to coordinate efforts and communicate requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate maintenance of planning parameters in ERP database.
• Timely and accurate processing of sales orders, transfer orders, and unplanned parts requests.
• Maintain planning procedures.
• Support and communicate material shortages with Production and Supply Chain.
• Occasional administrative support for Lead Planners.
• Coordinate product line logistics and warehouse activities.
• Coordinate and execute transactions to support unplanned requests.
• Work closely with supply chain to ensure materials needed to meet production schedules are on-hand and consistent with quality specifications.
• Partner with engineering to manage deviations to standard material requirements for a given build.
• Identify ERP system change requests and process improvement initiatives.
• Introduce process improvement initiatives to Operations and related business processes to drive efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and increase inventory and documentation accuracy.
• Assist production and warehouse team members in non-routine investigations of inventory issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ERP systems experience and proficiency.
• Microsoft Office product experience and proficiency – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.
• Data entry skills with the ability to understand and maintain database parameters.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented and driven work style.
• Excellent task-oriented follow-through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, etc.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High standards of professionalism.