Production Planner II

Aston CarterSherwood, OR
1d$36 - $46Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Planner, you will coordinate supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly operations to fulfill customer demand efficiently and predictably.

Requirements

  • 2 – 5 years of industry-specific experience in production planning, inventory management, and/or manufacturing.
  • Experience and knowledge of production planning & scheduling; experience with inventory control, logistics, and forecasting preferred.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with SAP preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills including Lookups, Pivot tables, and Power Query preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and remain flexible in a changing environment while completing tasks.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to learn new software and business processes.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business management, or other related field preferred.
  • Involvement with transformations, change management, continuous improvement/lean initiatives, and their application to production planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze plant capacity data to determine resource constraints and adjust plans accordingly.
  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize operations and production routings to maximize performance and reduce delays.
  • Adjust schedules in real time to mitigate risks caused by material shortages, equipment downtime, or labor constraints.
  • Issue purchase requisitions and collaborate with procurement to resolve shortages or long-lead items.
  • Assist with generating production-related costs and lead-time inputs for customer quotes to ensure accurate and timely pricing.
  • Coordinate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure raw materials, components, and subassemblies are available to meet production schedules.
  • Monitor costs to ensure the production process stays within budget.
  • Report on the production status and any production issues to upper management and other business entities.
  • Utilize market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes.
  • Work with leaders to help teams overcome obstacles, solve problems, and make improvements balancing maximizing localized efficiencies with critical production constraints.
  • Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager to communicate the strategic direction of production planning throughout all levels of the organization.
  • Coordinate with logistics and suppliers to ensure inbound materials and outbound finished goods flow reliably.
  • Develop lean and predictable processes, including maximizing the power of ERP and planning methods.
  • Handle disruptions and unexpected problems.
  • Provide a customer-first attitude to both external and internal customers.
  • Support and execute additional operational tasks and priorities assigned by leadership to ensure overall production and organizational objectives are met.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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