Nordson Product Assembly, a global leader in Product Assembly, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

SUMMARY:

The Associate Material Planner is responsible for fulfilling the daily requirements of handling material exceptions, expediting purchase orders, and adjusting schedules in a methodical fashion. Prioritization is key. Focus on inventory optimization and applying policies to promote product availability in the most efficient means possible is vital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses material requirements planning (MRP), SAP transactions, and reports to identify issues to material plan.

  • Exception Messages;

  • Conversion of order requisitions into purchase or production orders;

  • Execute rescheduling messages, calling vendors and checking the production floor;

  • Work BOM (Bill of Materials) issues, scheduling errors, incorrect routings.

• Works with Value Stream leads to ensure production orders are properly sequenced and capacity planning is correct.

• Implements established Inventory Optimization guidelines

• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Education:

• Associates degree in a related degree field; Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of degree, consideration for additional years of related experience may be accepted as a trade-off.

Required Experience:

• One year of related experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations preferred.

• Prior experience using material planning software (such as SAP MRP) desired.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Prior SAP experience preferred.

• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing processes such as Kanban.

• Time management skills to prioritize and multi-task.

• Customer-service orientation.

• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate orally to individuals and groups.

• Detail-oriented.

• Ability to process data logically and identify issues.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Product Assembly

Nordson Product Assembly is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Product Assembly end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of product manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Product Assembly is a global team that works to create adhesive dispensing solutions that deliver precise and reliable application while optimizing material use and lowering production costs for markets like appliances, automotive & e-mobility, bookbinding, electronics, filter manufacturing, paper, wood, construction and many more. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Product Assembly. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.