Component Planner

Component Planner

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that's delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees' creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it's our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.

Kodak Alaris Colorado is the home of Kodak Moments Thermal Media Manufacturing and the Windsor Regional Distribution Center. The operations are responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of thermal media for photographic applications.

This individual is responsible for the planning and purchasing of all packaging and chemical raw material items to support the Thermal Media Manufacturing operations at Kodak Moments Colorado. The component planner works closely with external suppliers to ensure accurate and timely delivery to support the manufacturing schedules. The component planner plays a key role on several teams charged with new item development, cost reductions, and inventory management. The role must be performed at the facility in Windsor, Colorado, due to the importance of interacting with shop floor operations and local vendors on a daily basis.

Major Activities:

• Provides monthly forecasts to external vendors
• Creates Purchasing Agreements and Purchase Orders for supplies to support manufacturing schedules utilizing MRP and lean manufacturing tools
• Participates in operations daily morning markets and takes necessary actions for supply issues
• Follows up on purchase order issues such as delivery timing and quantity, and works with Purchasing to make changes as necessary.
• Maintains supplier relationships with frequent communications to enable timely and accurate deliveries
• Estimates and tracks inventory levels to meet budgeted goals.
• Manages excess, slow-moving or obsolete materials.
• Manages MRP parameters such as safety stock, minimum and multiple order quantity, in such a way that optimizes inventory while meeting business objectives.
• Participates in new item development projects relating to packaging and chemical component changes.
• Participates in cycle counting processes and physical inventory audits, and enters inventory adjustments, as appropriate.
• Assists the logistics receiving personnel with delivery issues.
• Participates in resolution with vendors for quality issues on incoming supplies.
• Performs daily monitoring of shop floor supply availability with walk throughs of the operations.

Skills Requirements and Core Competencies:

• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain planning
• Working knowledge of MRP principles
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Effective Use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Data Driven and Detail Oriented behaviors
• Ability to quickly learn new tools

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with ERP Systems, including Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Negotiation skills
• Tolerance for Stress

Compensation: $21-$23 Based on Experience

Kodak Alaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long term disability coverage and life insurance.