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Role Overview
Planner at Emerson. The Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure products are delivered on time in accordance with customer requirements and business commitments. This role manages order scheduling, production planning, inventory support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient execution from order release through shipment and invoicing while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and trade compliance requirements.
Company Overview
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through deep domain expertise and a legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries including life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical, and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, Emerson helps companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources, and enhance their safety.
Role Purpose
The Planner develops and maintains production schedules, coordinates manufacturing execution across all stages from order release through invoicing, optimizes inventory and throughput, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, factory capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
- Validate customer requested delivery dates and support lead-time quotation activities.
- Schedule orders in line with delivery commitments and production requirements.
- Release work orders based on production capacity, WIP levels, inventory status, and customer priorities.
- Coordinate manufacturing execution from order scheduling through completion and invoicing.
- Monitor production flow and maximize throughput across manufacturing operations.
- Drive service level performance by optimizing planning and lead-time management activities.
- Support planning activities for MRO and project orders to ensure successful execution.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Stores, and Customer Service teams to support effective order execution.
- Coordinate BOM changes and resolve planning-related engineering issues.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure customer specifications and requirements are achieved.
- Plan and coordinate customer inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
- Maintain visibility of capacity constraints across stores, assembly, paint, quality, and packing operations.
Inventory & Performance Management
- Support inventory optimization initiatives, including inventory turnover, safety stock, excess and obsolete inventory management, and material planning.
- Contribute to inventory performance improvement programs and cost-saving initiatives.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
- Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting & Business Support
- Prepare and maintain planning and operational reports, including Late Backlog Reports, Root Cause Analysis, On-Time Delivery metrics, Inventory Bridges, Inventory Turnover reports, and POR Phasing Reports.
- Provide planning insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Support business unit initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in planning, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related functions.
- Understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in manufacturing, valve industry, or industrial production environments.
- Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain planning, and production scheduling.
- Experience with ERP-based planning systems.
- Familiarity with inventory optimization and operational performance metrics.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing workflows.
- Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Action-oriented and focused on achieving results.
- Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Clear and professional communication with stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational demands.
- Integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
- Continuous drive to improve processes and performance.
Additional Information
Emerson provides flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet physical, mental, financial, and social needs, including medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, and recognition programs. The company prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Training programs and development opportunities include face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training from onboarding through senior leadership.
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