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The Fechheimer Brothers Company Planning Assistant in CINCINNATI, Ohio
Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Cincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Description Planning Assistant Company Background: Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us. Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross and Vertx to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers' expectations. At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning. Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- FSA and HRA Accounts
- Long and Short-Term Disability
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``` - Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance - Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Paid Parental Leave - Tuition Assistance - 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Position Summary: The Planning Assistant assists the Planning Department with various projects. This includes ordering materials, entering inventory items, keeping track of project schedules, assist with forecasts for manufacturing needs, and other duties defined by the supervisor. Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the Planning department and other Supply Chain groups as needed.
- Create and maintain reports and tracking documents in Excel.
- Communicate delivery dates and customer requirements to plants and suppliers.
- Collect, review, and analyze data.
- Prepare reports, charts, budgets and other presentation materials.
- Monitor factory schedules to ensure on-time delivery of production orders.
- Backup for primary Planner.
- Assist in issuing production orders to Fechheimer plants and subcontractors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Experience working in an office setting.
- Experience working with planning or customer service departments a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of AX and other inventory control systems preferred
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to work well with plant management, vendors, office, and warehouse staff.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Physical Requirements:
Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant sitting.
Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequen