Production Planner II

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

About The Position

The Production Planner II assists in improving customer service levels through on-time delivery and working capital through inventory turns. The role coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules, including manpower scheduling. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; consulting department supervisors about work progress and completion dates; monitoring inventory levels; and resolving production problems. The position reports to the Manager of Planning and works closely with the supply chain team.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or 2 years of related experience in the Supply Chain function in a similar working environment.
1 year of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to evaluate situations objectively and make decisions intended to positively affect work performance, the area, or the overall business.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to complete them on time.
Demonstrated problem-solving, contract negotiation, and project management skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong project management and analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
ERP/MRP user experience, such as SAP or Oracle.
Materials and Supply Chain certifications.
Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) best practices.
Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules for changes in machine or material availability or staffing.
Lead planning for the assigned area and ensure cross-functional agreement on operational demand and inventory plans that support customer service and revenue objectives.
Collaborate with corporate demand planners and business-unit cross-functional teams to develop and improve strategies and processes for on-time delivery and working-capital optimization.
Recommend inventory strategies that support upside revenue opportunities and fluctuations in product-line model and mix.
Schedule and release daily work.
Develop and maintain product configuration assumptions to help calculate units.
Work with product management on new product introductions and end-of-sale transitions, phasing products in or out of operations with minimal resource, inventory, and capacity risk.
Support coordination between purchasing and materials management to resolve gaps between supply capabilities and production plans.
Serve as the day-to-day operations contact for resolving order-promising situations, customer delivery difficulties, and demand-versus-supply conflicts.
Ensure planning capabilities support maximum efficiency and lowest operating cost through systems utilization and process improvements.
Act as SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.