Minco is a global provider of thermal solutions, temperature sensing and control, and flex circuit solutions for medical, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, power generation and other high-reliability applications.  Our experienced team couples advanced product technologies, expert design and engineering services, and a deep understanding of our customers’ applications to provide comprehensive solutions that meet exacting requirements for quality, reliability and performance. 

Minco is seeking a Senior Planner for our operations planning department.  This position is responsible for integrating elements of the supply chain, forecasting supply and demand for products, and scheduling production requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for daily shop order management and sales contact, as well as providing support for the master planner. Additionally you will review capacity requirements and communicate lead times to support sales forecasts and customers’ requirements. You will also be accountable for reducing lead times and insuring the product is delivered to the customer on time.

• Communicate with production and inventory to determine proper production order schedule
• Analyze production, sales and customer demand in order to ensure balanced levels for production
• Improve reports for production schedules and capacity requirements
• Provide accurate lead times for all products
• Use current production models and inventory management to improve processes and drive for results
• Determine appropriate supply for one or more product groups that involve variable supply chain volumes due to fluctuating demand
• Participate in daily production meetings to ensure On Time Delivery goals are reached
• Assist inventory control through reducing no move and excess material, as well as adjust safety stock levels

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing production planning position
• 3 or more years of experience applying forecasting and manufacturing distribution principles and practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree
• Experience applying manufacturing production and operational principles and practices.
• Experience with ERP software
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing principles and ideologies including MRP, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time, and Supply Chain Management
• Experience with Quality standards and practices
• Intermediate skills in Excel (sorting, filtering, auto summation, pivot tables, look-up tables, graphs and formulas)
• APICS – CPIM certification
• Experience with IFS ERP software
• Lean manufacturing experience

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Able to work with a team as well as on independent projects
• Able to analyze data and make cost efficient decisions

This position is a regular full-time position located in our headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota 

At Minco, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees. That is why we consciously seek to provide you with benefits and services that help balance work life and personal life as well as assist with your personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, health and dental insurance, and employee incentive programs. We are located one block from the bus line and offer free onsite parking.

To Apply:  Please complete the application online thru Employee Self-Service OR at www.minco.com/careers.  If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Minco Products, Inc is an E-Verify employer.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.