Production Planner II
Life Fitness

Owatonna, Minnesota

Posted in Manufacturing and Production


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Job Info


An empty treadmill isn't compelling, but once someone steps on it, the stories are limitless. Our goal is to connect people emotionally to their fitness journey. We are a global team coming from different cultures and backgrounds with a shared passion to achieve and live our mission of inspiring healthier lives.

Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact and join our team!

Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We have something for everyone with innovative cardio, strength, and group training products including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers, rowers, and weight and group training equipment. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group, and SCIFIT.

Job Purpose:

Manages the manufacturing systems used in production, production planning, and procurement departments. Serves as a technical resource to Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, and Production personnel and performs production planning activities, as required.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Manage all internal manufacturing systems including bar-coding, High Jump, Oracle master planning, planning electronic pull systems, and internal inventory systems.
  • Work with Production Management to assist in managing capacity utilization, minimize bottle-necks and to optimize lead time, throughput, and efficiency.
  • Plan and/or oversee the manufacturing work order release process for production and customer service requirements using various planning methods.
  • Act as a technical resource to Buyers, Planners, Inventory Analysts, and Production Management as they verify planned demand and other outputs of Oracle, Pull, and other manufacturing systems.
  • Work closely with the manufacturing departments to prioritize available resources to assure capacity availability to meet customer service objectives.
  • Maintain Forecast within Oracle and the Pull Model to ensure that Planners and Buyers are supporting formal planned production levels.
  • Back up other team members in the department during their absences.
  • Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Business or Computer Science or equivalent to 2 - 4 years' work experience in Planning and Inventory Control
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Excel and database programs
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to manage high sense of urgency situations professionally and effectively

Preferred
  • At least five years of production and inventory control experience in an MRP environment
  • Experience in Oracle Manufacturing Module and Inventory Control Module

Working Conditions:

This role would be primarily in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believe in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits and unleash your potential.

If you feel the open position you see is right for you, we invite you to apply.

Learn more about us here.

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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