DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY: 

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling.  We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar 

A Production & Inventory Planner acts as the customer’s representative to ensure that their demands are met with a focus on optimizing the customer experience, with high attention to detail on planning

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production Planning:

 Act as the customer’s representative to ensure that their demands are met
with a focus on optimizing the customer experience.  Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account-related matters. Communicate with clients to ensure that all their needs are understood and addressed in a timely fashion. Plan production based on customer forecasts. Track production vs. customer demand. Manage customer inventory vs. production demands Maintain customer production forecast and update regularly Serve as the liaison between Production Planning and Manufacturing departments Work with Quality Assurance to optimize production quality and address any related issues Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill customer requests in a timely manner Collect and analyze data related to customer production Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within customer accounts Generate progress reports to give to clients and management within the organization Identify new business opportunities with existing customers and communicate these to the sales team.

Inventory Control:

Communicate information on receipt and disbursement of materials,
finished goods and components. Place necessary orders for components that have been identified as
depleted items or items that have reached reorder points. Report discrepancies between physical counts and the inventory records
and report reasons for discrepancies. Analyze inventory discrepancies and findings and report to supervisor. Participate in planning and completion of physical inventories as necessary Generate reports and data analysis for upper management Process Management, Standardization, and support of the Quality

Management System:

Plan, develop, implement, and report on clear and standardized processes and procedures for all aspects of product and process including but not limited to standard operating procedures and functional process control. Serve as the lead to document customer complaints and NCAP’s. Provide feedback to customers on actions taken to resolve quality nonconformances. Periodically solicit feedback on Stellar performance Requires close collaboration with management, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance.

Internal Coordination:

Collaborates with other departments to identify critical success factors, develop measurement systems, and implement continuous process
improvement methodologies. Assist with the creation of departmental standard operating procedures Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

B.S. in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field preferred Minimum 2+ years of experience in Production Planning and Inventory Control 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel Experience implementing systems and processes within an organization  Direct experience dealing with customers and customer issues Familiarity with SAP and similar systems a plus Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
with enthusiasm 

Stellar provides a robust benefits package, including:

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options. Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option). Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Paid holidays, including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness programs. Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores. Earned Wage Access: Access a portion of your earned wages before payday, providing greater financial flexibility..

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

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