CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Prod Planning Planner II. **Type:** Contract **Job Title:** **Prod Planning Planner II** **Location:** **Hickory, NC** **Pay Rate:** $ $18.22 -$22.38/hour **Work Hours:** Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm **Education:** High School Diploma **Description** Support position to plan, organize and control Supply Chain operations (Planning/Scheduling, Procurement, Packaging/Warehousing and Materials Controls) optimizing utilization of HCP’s equipment, materials and manpower to provide premium customer service. This position will include a varying level of project work. Expect to participate in cross-functional teams within the plant and to enhance performance in areas such as: manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations and customer service. **Day to Day Responsibilities:** + Use strong system skills, analytical abilities and business knowledge to examine the effectiveness of manufacturing and Supply Chain operations and to communicate conclusions. Determine scope of improvement projects; initiate and lead improvement projects as necessary. Develop reports and analysis for continuous improvement. + New system implementation projects and initiatives within the Supply Chain department + Support packaging and warehouse activities, including process improvements in shipping and receiving, optimizing warehouse storage solutions, improving packaging efficiencies + Create, modify, improve and support business reports and queries for Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and other functional groups + Directly responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a safe work environment. Is responsible for his/her safety, as well as that of others that may be at the facility, whether working or visiting. Is responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting any unsafe conditions + Analyze internal and external processes (benchmarking) to maximize efficiency of function and systems **Required Qualifications** **Education** + High School Diploma **Required Skills** + Proven analytical and project management skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Solid problem-solving skills and decision-making skills + Ability to multi-task; effectively prioritize and manage projects, as well as day-to-day responsibilities + Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact across all functions (engineering, Supply Chain, etc) and at all levels of the organization + Self-motivated with positive can-do attitude and strong work ethic + Ability to use Microsoft Office software applications (Excel and Access) + Willing to work 6AM-2PM (hours may change based on the needs of the business) **Desired Skills** + 2-5 years experience in supply chain. Degree in supply chain or APICS certification preferred + Experience, training or certification Lean and/or Six Sigma/Performance Excellence. Green Belt certification preferred + Understanding of Cable Products, Materials and Manufacturing processes. + Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. SAP experience preferred + Thrives within both autonomous and team working atmospheres. + Champions change and embraces flexibility + Demonstrates drive and commitment through the organization **Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)** + Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbal, throughout all levels of the organization + Solid organizational and time management skills + Leadership ability + Ability to influence others in a matrix organization **Additional Information** + No third party resumes will be accepted + Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted + CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. + All interested individuals **MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)** + CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer + CTG is an E-Verify Company **To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to Rebecca.Olan@ctg.com** **.** **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.