Graco
Product Planner
Dayton, Minnesota, USA · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($54,300) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $77,688. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $93,434 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials.
- Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car.
- We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone.
Responsibilities
- Manage all inventory to ensure cell objectives are met and in line with company objectives. Proactively communicate supply shortages, delivery changes, or quality issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Utilize the MRP system to create the buying plan, regulate safety stocks, recommend expedites, and de-expedites in order to meet demand while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
- Work with suppliers on establishing Kanban agreements to reduce inventory and lead-time.
- Use GAINS to create, adjust, and maintain product and component forecast to drive the Oracle planning system while analyzing supply and demand.
- Manage all inventory to ensure cell objectives are met and in line with company objectives.
- Maintain a working knowledge of forecasting methods and processes and learn any new system enhancements provided in the forecasting system and recommended improvements.
- Define, drive, and implement process improvements and systems improvements for materials' activities.
- Support new product development from concept stage through successful product launch
- Identify and implement inventory reduction initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Working towards APICS CPIM certification if Bachelor's degree is not in Logistics and Supply Chain Planning field
Compensation
- Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities.
Company info
- Within a manufacturing environment, forecast, plan, and schedule assigned products to meet customers' needs in the most timely and efficient manner.
- Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis.
This listing is sourced directly from Graco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.