Senior Product Planner

Graco is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium equipment designed to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray a diverse range of fluid and powder materials. With a presence deeply integrated into daily life, Graco's technology is instrumental in various applications such as pumping peanut butter into jars, applying oil in automobiles, gluing shoe soles, installing glass in windows, and adhering screens on phones. The finish on vehicles, coatings on pharmaceuticals, paint on houses, and textured walls are also processes relying on Graco's advanced equipment. As a company, Graco prides itself on its commitment to quality, innovation, and solving fluid handling challenges for its customers, securing its position as a Best Place to Work multiple times according to Fortune Magazine.

This role is centered within Graco's manufacturing setting and requires an individual with a broad understanding of factory operations to proficiently forecast, plan, and schedule products for timely and efficient fulfillment of customer requirements. The position demands collaboration beyond individual cells to meet customer service and inventory objectives, often functioning as a GAINS Champion who facilitates training for new hires and leads continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. This role entails effective communication with multiple cross-functional teams across factory and corporate environments. Ownership of the position involves crafting and applying continuous improvement processes involving inventory management, demand planning, purchasing, and production scheduling, thereby enhancing overall shop floor execution.

Candidates can expect a professional environment where planning and execution of material flow, accurate scheduling, inventory optimization, and proactive problem-solving are daily responsibilities. Mastery of tools such as GAINS and Oracle planning systems is essential to tailor ordering approaches (including EOQ, Min/Max, fixed days, Kanban, MRP) that balance demand with inventory levels. Leaders in this role will also be keen on leading new product development from inception through launch, utilizing lean supply chain methodologies that promote supplier flexibility and reduce inventory liability.

Graco offers a dynamic career path where employees are empowered to shape their futures either through advancing within departments or exploring new opportunities across divisions. The company supports employee growth with attentive managerial guidance and robust career development opportunities. Compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $64,600 to $113,100, depending on factors including location, experience, and education, alongside a comprehensive benefits package encompassing health insurance, dental care, a stock purchase plan, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement among others. The organization also utilizes E-Verify to ensure workforce eligibility in compliance with U.S. employment regulations.

Overall, this role at Graco promises the chance to make a tangible difference within a fast-moving manufacturing company acclaimed for its culture and innovation, while contributing to both organizational and personal growth through continuous improvement, collaboration, and strategic planning in supply chain operations.