Demand Planning & Forecast Analyst-FSC

Parker Hannifin • Otsego, MI

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About The Position

The Production Control Specialist participates in developing and refining production schedules and tracks and analyzes new and ongoing orders. The role implements production changes as needed while balancing inventory quantities and works closely with procurement to maintain satisfactory raw-material levels for production objectives. It manages divisional inventory records and tracking, writes production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity, and determines and oversees production and shipment goals. The position coordinates with logistics and procurement when inventory falls below production needs, evaluates inventory to prevent or identify excess, tracks manufacturing sequence and lead times using schedules developed by the Division Production Control Manager and/or Material Planning Manager, and completes system transactions to support material receipt, storage, and transfers. The position has no direct reports, although it may supervise others at the division’s discretion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in inventory and production control.
• A four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management is required.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend appropriate automation opportunities.
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to innovate and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in supply chain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage divisional inventory records and track materials.
• Write production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity.
• Determine and oversee production and shipment goals.
• Coordinate with logistics and procurement when inventory levels fall below production needs.
• Evaluate inventory levels to prevent or identify excess, in accordance with the inventory reduction program.
• Track manufacturing operation sequence and lead times using schedules developed by the Division Production Control Manager and/or Material Planning Manager.
• Complete system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage, and transfer of material.
• Participate in developing and refining production schedules, track and analyze orders, and implement production changes as needed while balancing inventory quantities.
• Work closely with procurement to maintain raw-material levels needed to meet production objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level