Manufacturing Supply Chain Planner (1st Shift)

Ashley Furniture Industries•Arcadia, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Planner will utilize the Supply Chain Management System to create and manage the release of manufacturing plans that are achievable and realistic while minimizing excess work-in-process inventory and enabling final assembly schedules to be executed at or above completion goals. This role requires balancing production processes, labor availability, and material constraints to optimize throughput and maintain schedule integrity across assigned planning areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred
2-4 years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems, ERP platforms, and Supply Chain Management software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop data-driven solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, work-in-process inventory management, and final assembly operations
Knowledge of planning parameters including lead times, safety stock calculations, order quantities, and shrinkage factors
Ability to manage multiple planning areas simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and schedule accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Flexible schedule with willingness to work extended hours when necessary to support production needs
Opportunity for domestic travel as required
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Commitment to maintaining system data integrity and monitoring performance metrics

Nice To Haves

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

Responsibilities

Utilize the Manufacturing Supply Chain Solution (through-put system) daily to analyze order recommendations and determine which manufacturing orders should be released to the production floor
Maintain all assigned planning area schedules to meet final assembly requirements as scheduled while keeping work-in-process (WIP) inventory at minimum levels necessary to complete production objectives
Interact frequently with shop floor planners to ensure correct schedules are executed as planned; investigate root causes of scheduling issues and make decisions, provide recommendations for solutions, or escalate when necessary
Maintain effective communication with internal customers and management regarding planning discrepancies, research inaccuracies, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend changes to resolve issues based on findings
Manage and maintain critical planning parameters including manufacturing lead-times, order minimums, order maximums, safety stock levels, shrinkage factors, and other variables that impact plan effectiveness; communicate concerns to management
Collaborate closely with all functional areas of the company including procurement, production, quality, and logistics to achieve profit and growth objectives through aligned planning strategies
Maintain system integrity by reviewing critical system tables for obsolete data, monitoring system performance, and alerting management to deviations from standard metrics
Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions