Logistics Planner Jobs in New Jersey

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The main function of this position is to provide support to all processes pertaining to Production Planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

• Maintain schedules for standard and Key customers for specific product lines.
• Provide production with orders including all the required documents and labels.
• Cancelling or trouble shooting orders that need additional attention.
• Evaluate material availability for Sales Order “Quotes”.
• Create and/or plan material requirements for outside vendor/sister company.
• Evaluate finished goods inventory for un-moving material and convert and apply to open orders.
• Run daily shortages report for specific product line including incoming material shipments.
• Process requisition requests from Engineering – new items – need several flags updated.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be proficient in excel, formulas and macros.

Experience

Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/LN) software is helpful.

Up to one year of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Engineering change orders, and procedure manuals.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate skills: Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, or Company-wide cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software. Must be able to perform trouble shooting.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Minimum Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight, volume and distance measurements, as well as American currency.

REASONING ABILITY: Minimum Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are physical labor characteristics associated with this job.

• Standing – none
• Sitting – 100% of day
• Using hands to handle or feel – 100% of day (computer work)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The following are characteristics associated with the environment in which this job is typically performed.

• Quiet conditions (example: library, private office)

SALARY RANGE

The starting hourly rate for the role is between USD $26.00 and $29.00. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

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