Product Planner Intern

Graco

Apr 18

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Minneapolis

Requirements

Must be either a Junior or Senior in College, working on receiving a Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Supply Chain and Lean Manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Competent PC skills

Responsibilities

Forecast:
Maintain a working knowledge of forecasting methods and processes and learn any new system enhancements provided in the forecasting system and recommend improvements.
Ensure forecasting system is maintained and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance is preformed and exceptions are analyzed. Forecasts adjusted as required and driving the correct requirements to meet demand.
Use GAINS to create, adjust and maintain product and component forecast to drive the Oracle planning system.
Communicate with marketing to refine and improve data to accurately forecast product.
Planning:
Plan all purchased and manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach. EOQ, min/max, fixed days, Kanban, MRP, etc
Ensure accurate planning parameters are set in planning systems – GAINS, Oracle
Schedule manufacturing orders and ensure customer requirements are met.
Plan capacity of assigned area and sub-contract work if necessary.
Give work direction and prioritize schedules on the shop floor.
Communicate with customer service to align prioritizes to meet customers requirements
Purchasing:
Plan and execute the flow of externally procured material from the supplier into the factory for assigned products ensuring inventory optimization and flow of material.
Ensure planning information is communicated with suppliers in a timely manner. Phase out, delivery changes, etc.
Work with suppliers on establishing Kanban agreements to reduce inventory and lead-time.
Proactively communicate supply shortages to appropriate personnel.
Inventory:
Manage inventory to ensure cell objectives are met and in line with company objectives.
Manage assigned product to meet customer service and inventory plans.
Manage surplus and obsolete inventory and actively disposition inventory if required
Improvements:
Identify and implement best business material planning strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives, providing Graco a competitive advantage in all areas of the supply chain.
Define, drive and implement process improvements and systems improvements for materials activities. Provide timely, accurate results to streamline and improve processes.
Effectively represent material planning on cross-functional teams within Graco.
Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the supply chain.
Reporting:
Report on areas such as inventory and service levels
Perform other duties as assigned

Graco

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1926

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1926, Graco (NYSE:GGG) is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. Graco maintains an aggressive strategy to design and develop new products and systems and distributes through a worldwide network of distributors and other channels. Graco is focused on expanding into new markets through product development and acquisitions.