Demand Planner II

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Kimball Solutions (KEI)

Jasper, IN

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Position Overview

The demand planning role is a position to find you working with customers, operations, production, engineering, and business management. The main position objective is maintenance of customer demand to the supply agreements and striving for maximum customer satisfaction, 100% on time delivery (OTD) and while striving for minimum levels of inventory (PDSOH).

You Will:

Main Performance Goals

(Short-term 0-6 months)

• Learn and understand Kimball CFT (customer focus team) principles and working jointly with the program manager and team.

• Perform weekly/daily customer contacts, telecoms, and attend quality and customer focus team meetings.

• Review customers PO's and correlate to the contract review checklist and lead effort to identify and help with resolve of any non-conformance.

• Understand non-conformances and able to document or verbally bring to the attention of the program manager, and if needed the logistics manager

• Help with the sales tracking periodically throughout the month for all programs to understand impacts to revenue that might exist, or opportunities to improve.

• Learn and understand SAP materials master definitions and timeline and process of planned to release production order.

(Mid term 6-18 months)

• report and understand the metrics related to:

• Accuracy of forecast and customer order entry

• Understand plant production efficiency and how this would relate to CFT (customer focus team).

• , work towards customer 100% On Time Delivery

• Attend internal customer PBR's (Periodic Business Review) and understand those main areas of reporting that maximizes customer satisfaction and company (EP) economic profit.

(Long term > 18 months)

• Knowledge of materials master definitions and purpose, including (EQQ) economic order quantities, lot sizing, and customer KANBAN opportunities.

• Knowledge of backup co-workers and programs regarding out of office and vacation support.

• Understand supply chain management and attending, training, seminars, or taking of APIC's courses.

• understanding of all aspects of demand planner role.

You Have:

Main Abilities and Experience

• Strong communication skills and comfortable with direct team and customer interaction

• work within teams and comfortable with decision-making

• Work independently

• Knowledge of supply chain principles

• SAP knowledge and familiar with production routings FERT's Halbs and materials master important settings for an assembly.

• MS excel (can perform complex functions) knowledge, at least the intermediate level including knowledge of pivot tabling and look up functions

• knowledge in production operations including SMT, TH-Wave Soldering, and Box-Build programs or ability to adapt and acquire the knowledge.

• Ability to be flexible in one's daily schedule and activities and able to work in a fast paced dynamic business

• desire to lead or be a part of continuous improvement activities

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

About Us

WHO WE ARE

Kimball Solutions was founded in 1961. We have established ourselves as a global leader in delivering durable electronics and offering contract manufacturing services for a wide range of industries. Our operations are supported by a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) model, which provides our customers with convenient access to our global footprint and services throughout the entire product life cycle. We are recognized for our commitment to quality, international standard certifications, financial stability, social responsibility, and long-term relationships, especially in industries that demand rigorous engineering controls and long product life cycles.

WHAT WE DO

We offer our services globally on a contract basis, manufacturing products to our customers’ specifications. Our comprehensive service offerings include:

• Production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• High-level and final assembly of medical, automotive, and industrial products
• Design services and support
• Supply chain services and support
• Rapid prototyping and new product introduction support
• Product design and process validation and qualification
• Industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes
• Reliability testing (extreme environmental conditions)
• Aftermarket services
• Production and assembly of medical devices, medical disposables, and other non-electronic products
• Drug delivery devices and solutions with and without electronics
• Class 7 and 8 clean room assembly, cold chain, and product sterilization management
• Design engineering and production of precision molded plastics
• Complete product life cycle management

Our Package of Value

Our package of value begins with our core competency of producing durable electronics by providing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), complemented by contract manufacturing services by our Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) for medical disposables, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics. We combine our design and manufacturing expertise with highly integrated processes and procedures to deliver the highest levels of quality and reliability throughout the entire life cycle of our customers’ products. Our award-winning service, global operations platform, and dedication to standardization and teamwork ensure that we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations.