Planning Manager

Bekaert NV • Marietta, GA

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About The Position

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission
Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and inspire a diverse team.
• Familiarity with production planning software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address production challenges.
• 5-7 years of experience in production planning or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g. project management, production & inventory management, supply chain professional) are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: develop and implement detailed production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize manufacturing efficiency and costs.
• Resource Allocation: coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components required for production.
• Capacity Planning: analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: liaise with sales, marketing, and product development departments to accurately forecast future production needs and adjust plans as necessary.
• Inventory Management: oversee the inventory management process, including the monitoring of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to minimize overstock and outages.
• Process Improvement: implement and manage production planning software and systems to enhance visibility and control over the production process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees