Planner

KO Business Solutions is a familyowned staffing and consulting agency proud to work with a growing manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village IL who is seeking to add a Planner to their team. The Planner or "Planning Specialist" will have the responsibility to perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently and plan work orders by performing a technical review of incoming orders engineering blueprints and processing specifications.

• Perform detailed contract and flow down review and input order basics such as PO# part number reference codes quantity etc.
  
• Verify that information needed for order planning is available and accurate.
  
• Identify input and sequence specifications processes and customer specific requirements.
  
• Qualify order leadtime and due date against quoted and archived information company standards and customer requirements.
  
• Ensure the company possesses applicable approvals towards specification and revision levels being called out.
  
• Interface across all levels of personnel to troubleshoot and/or qualify information necessary to assembling a work order.
  
• Work closely with Customer Success Representatives to obtain any missing flowdown requirements from the customer.
  

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of processing capabilities general procedures and quality standards.
  
• A detail oriented individual with strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to develop solutions for complex situations.
  
• Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
  
• PC proficient with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in a data entry data analytics or contract review position preferably in an aerospace manufacturing metal finishing or industrial setting.
  
• College degree preferred.
  
• Must have a high school degree at a minimum.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer