Planner​/Expeditor; Clipper Windpower

Job Purpose

The Planner/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring production workflows run efficiently by coordinating materials, production orders, and logistics activities. This role requires close collaboration with production, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure materials and components are available when needed to support both production and customer demand. The Planner/Expeditor will also support inbound and outbound shipment coordination to maintain timely and accurate product flow.

This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA at the Clipper Windpower manufacturing facility, a company owned by Longroad Energy.

The Planner/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring production workflows run efficiently by coordinating materials, production orders, and logistics activities. This role requires close collaboration with production, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure materials and components are available when needed to support both production and customer demand. The Planner/Expeditor will also support inbound and outbound shipment coordination to maintain timely and accurate product flow.

This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA at the Clipper Windpower manufacturing facility, a company owned by Longroad Energy.

• Create, release, and maintain production orders according to production schedules and demand requirements.
• Monitor production order progress daily, identify delays or bottlenecks, and work cross‑functionally to resolve issues.
• Generate and maintain accurate stores pick lists for all work orders and production needs.
• Partner with warehouse team to track material issuance and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure production orders are accurately completed and closed upon fulfillment.

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify potential shortages and collaborate with Inventory Control and Purchasing to initiate replenishment actions.
• Support cycle counting, reconciliation activities, and inventory accuracy initiatives as needed.

• Assist in scheduling inbound deliveries of materials, ensuring alignment with production timelines and storage capacity.
• Coordinate outbound shipments for finished goods, prototypes, repairs, or service orders.
• Work with logistics partners, warehouse teams, and carriers to secure on‑time shipments.
• Communicate shipment schedules, delays, or changes to internal stakeholders to minimize disruption.

• Maintain accurate and timely planning, production, and inventory data within ERP/SAP or other systems.
• Audit production orders, pick lists, and inventory transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Escalate critical shortages, supplier issues, or system discrepancies as appropriate.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning efficiency, material flow, and operational performance.

• 2+ years of experience in planning, expediting, production control, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of material flow, inventory management, and production processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time‑sensitive priorities.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with logistics processes, freight coordination, and warehouse operations.

• Safety minded with a proactive approach to hazard prevention.
• Strong problem solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Reliable, accountable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• High‑quality work standards and consistency in completing tasks.
• Clear and professional communication with cross‑functional teams.
• Ownership mindset with consistent follow‑through.

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