Planner

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned 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 lead-time 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 flow-down 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