Planner

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand•Hazel Park, MI

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing production schedules, ensuring timely order fulfillment, and maintaining effective communication with customers and internal teams. The Planner will enter sales orders, monitor pricing, revise schedules based on changes, and address any deviations from the plan. Key aspects of the role include managing customer relationships, coordinating shipments, evaluating forecasts, identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, and working with engineering on changes. The position also involves expediting late deliveries and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Good organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency with production planning software and ERP systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Associate’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience required.
Two years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Enters sales orders and acknowledges ship dates.
Monitors pricing on incoming orders to ensure they match quotes to avoid short pays.
Revises schedules and issues work orders to suit order changes, cancellations and/or revised forecasts.
Determines revised plan in the event of failures to meet schedules.
Manages customer relationships by notifying customers in the event of failures to meet expectations, completing customer requests for information, and serving as point of contact for customers.
Coordinates scheduled shipments with the Shipping Department.
Reviews and evaluates forecasts.
Researches late parts, identifies and brings bottlenecks to manufacturing's attention.
Works closely with engineering to implement engineering changes and monitors structure (bill of material) problems.
Expedites, as needed, any late deliveries from outside vendors, sub-contract, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.