Order Management Analyst 1

KRONES designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US.

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:
Internal project management from Sales handoff to delivery on-site. Hosting internal project meetings and making project related decisions to keep it on-time, within budget and the scope expected by the customer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Making decisions that drive the project schedule, budget, and scope.
• Determine where to procure or produce project items to ensure that all are meeting the overall project timeline. Must have the ability to understand Krones technology and make project related decisions when needed.
o Create and manage orders placed in Krones Germany.
o Coordinate purchasing of OEM and Krones subsidiaries line items.
o Schedule and release projects into production at KINC initiating project preorder when determined to be needed.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Make logistics decisions for all retrofit orders to meet project timelines.
o Includes creation of customs paperwork in the global wizard program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A two-year technical degree or equivalent experience is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree and CPIM preferred.

Experience and/or Training: Qualified candidates will have two years of practical work experience as a Planner/Scheduler Analyst in an engineering/make-to-order manufacturing setting.

SKILLS:
Professional Skills:
• Knowledge of SAP Applications and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of business administration, process and structural knowledge, and knowledge of policies, directives, guidelines, and standards.
Soft Skills:
• General social skills, high-level decision-making capability, capacity for teamwork, customer orientation, learning aptitude, problem-solving competence, time- and self-management, coordination and organizational skills, and communication skills.

KRONES, INC. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.