Senior Operations Planner

Senior Operations Planner

Hypertherm Associates is interviewing for a Senior Operations Planner who will coordinate with the Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Production teams to plan the functions within the Waterjet business unit.     

Are you ready to become the operations planner who keeps our production powerhouse running smoothly? Join us as a Senior Operations Planner and dive into the dynamic world of manufacturing excellence! Step into a role where your planning skills will not only be valued but will help drive the success of our entire operation. Apply now and let’s build the future together!

• Forecast, Plan, Deliver: Seamlessly plan material requirements for forecasted orders, ensuring every production demand is met with precision.

• Orchestrate Manufacturing Magic: Generate work orders and coordinate the flow in manufacturing cells, fine-tuning the rhythm of productivity.

• Innovate Inventory: Develop and refine supply replenishment methods. Adjust Kanban quantities like a maestro to maintain the perfect inventory harmony.

• Strategize and Streamline: Employ lean planning techniques to minimize inventory while meeting market expectations for lead times and service levels.

• Expedite Excellence: Drive shortage resolutions, expedite processes, and communicate proactively, keeping all stakeholders in the loop with real-time ERP updates.

• Analyze and Optimize: Set the stage for flawless production by analyzing supply data, setting item attributes, and ensuring a smooth supply chain.

• Solve and Evolve: Use your problem-solving prowess to identify issues before they arise and conduct thorough root cause analyses on inventory discrepancies.

• Collaborate and Conquer: Engage with a diverse team of stakeholders, communicate effectively, and help us achieve our business goals through your expertise.

Who you are and the experience you bring:

• 2-4 years of experience in planning

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2 years of experience using ERP within a manufacturing environment

• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel

• Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills

• Effective negotiation and collaboration skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to influence others

• Knowledge of and experience in manufacturing environment with engineered parts

Preferred experience that differentiates you:

• B.S. Business Management or related field with 4+ years of experience 

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP

• Knowledge of industrial equipment manufacturing 

• Knowledge of Lean/JIT production 

• APICS-CPIM 

Location: Onsite - Kent, Washington

Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm Associates:

• Global, 100% employee-owned company

• Profit-Sharing

• Employee Stock Ownership

• Five days/year Community Service Time

• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship

• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

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At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply.  We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents.  For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.