Job Description

Requisition ID:

46530

Job Location(s):

Ames, IA, US

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function:

Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:

On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Now is a great time to join our Team in Ames! We are seeking to hire an experienced Production Planner responsible for working cross functionally to set up and maintain realistic production plans based on the forecast, supply chain, engineering, sales, and operations execution capabilities, & then communicating that plan to all stakeholders.



The Planner's primary role is to proactively satisfy internal & external customer demand in an efficient and timely manner while monitoring all key KPI's. The planner's focus should be on the future, taking control of the orders to be executed, while monitoring the forecast and order activity over the planning horizon. Planners are responsible for setting up a realistic production plan based on the inputs and outputs of the forecast, supply chain, and execution capabilities, & then communicating that plan to all stakeholders without supervision approval. This will require independent judgement and discretion to ensure that the business operations and performance targets are achieved.

What You'll Be Doing

Release new production orders maintaining 24 - 48 hours released to the floor Maintain front end assembly schedules by removing complete and adding new orders Manage upcoming scheduling issues through communication with procurement and operations Review schedule ensuring previous day's plan (5-6 weeks into the future) is still intact Work schedule changes within lead time with Operations, Order fulfillment and procurement. Maintain engineering requests by closely monitoring implementations dates The Planning role requires a high level of proactivity in communicating issues. It is the Planner's job to ensure organization has time to react. Meet Customer as well as internal KPI's or be able to proactively understand and communicate clearly what the barriers ar Working with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Safety, Quality, Order Fulfillment, Finance, & procurement. The expectation is that you take the initiative to work with each of these areas as needed to ensure your plans are fulfilled as scheduled

What We're Looking For

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or 4 years of professional planning/supply chain experience in lieu of a degree Experience with SAP or ERP systems is preferred Proven problem-solving excellent customer service skills Strong decision-making skills Excellent Communications Skills (Oral and Written) Proficient in Microsoft Excel Team PlayerBuilding positive working relationships

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about--we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.


Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.


Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.