Details: Kelly Services is looking for a great candidates for a Planning Position we have at a client in South Charlotte.  This position is responsible for balancing the support of production needs by assuring adequate levels of inventory are on hand to meet customer demands.  Collaborates with the Material team to ensure the timely execution of materials and cost goals. This position must be able to handle multiple projects and able to work overtime as needed.  Must have 2-5 years experience in planning within a manufacturing environment.  This will be a long term contract position that will start ASAP.  The pay range is $17-$19/per hour. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support plant on time delivery and production productivity by having material on hand to support customer requirements. Assure accuracy of transitions such that invoice exceptions and negative inventories are kept at a minimum. Resolve invoice issues. Assure inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, analyzing Bill of Materials and controlling other transitional processes  Act as first level escalation point for supplier releases and follow up as necessary Prepare and issue purchase orders, or work orders Manage inventory levels for assigned areas with particular attention to critical commodities, or high dollar items Job Requirements: BS degree in Business or related field Six Sigma and Lean experience preferred 2-5 years of relative experience in a manufacturing environment Must be detail oriented and very strong follow up skills Be very accurate and good working with numbers Be a strong and confident communicator Excellent PC skills, ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently Experience with Oracle a plus Great problem solving skills Must be organized and self motivated The qualified candidate must be hands-on and detail-oriented but also be able to see the big picture.  Needs to be able to think strategically.  Need someone who is professional and can deliver results; must have strong interpersonal skills, a strong communicator and a team player.  Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment on immediate situations with cost policy ramifications. Please respond with resume and cover letter only.  Please no phone calls.

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