Material Planning Co-op - Spring 2027

Crown Equipment Corporation

OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation Plan, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Ergonomics, Forklift, Industrial Engineering, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Materials Planning, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Pivot Tables, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Maintenance, Total Cost of Ownership, Vlookups, Writing Skills
LOCATION
OH
POSTED
3 days ago

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Posting External

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in creating and updating and monitoring daily/weekly production schedules.
  • Help identify shortages or overages of materials and recommend actions.
  • Collect and analyze production data.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards for planning and performance tracking.
  • Enter and maintain data in ERP systems.
  • Support data accuracy for materials, BOMs, and routing.
  • Work with production, kanban technician, procurement, and logistics teams to align plans.
  • Participate in daily production meetings and planning reviews.
  • Identify inefficiencies in planning or scheduling processes.
  • Support lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects.
  • Help document standard operating procedures related to planning.
  • Maintain planning-related documentation and training materials.
  • Attend training sessions on planning tools, systems, and methodologies.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts)
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

About the Company

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Crown Equipment Corporation

Crown Equipment Corporation designs, manufactures, distributes, services and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. Since its entry into the material handling equipment industry in 1956, Crown has distinguished itself from competitors with exceptional product designs and a unique business approach based on vertical integration. When it says Crown on the outside, it's a Crown on the inside. Crown designs and manufactures 85 percent of its lift truck components, including key parts like motors, drive units, and electronic modules.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
https://www.crown.com/