Production Planner - Central

Wis-Pak, Inc.•Town of Oconomowoc, WI

About The Position

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you. We're looking for a Production Planner who will play a key role in driving efficient production schedules, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring seamless operations across our manufacturing network. This is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, collaborate across departments, and help deliver high-quality products to our customers--on time, every time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and three (3+) years of relevant professional experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Candidates who do not possess a bachelor's degree may qualify with eleven (11) years of relevant supply chain, planning, purchasing, or related experience.
Strong experience with ERP systems (MPS, MRP, DRP)
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills and high comfort working with data
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
The ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules using JDE planning systems
Balancing inventory levels with warehouse capacity to meet demand while controlling costs
Reviewing sales trends and inventory data to forecast raw material needs
Partnering with S&OP, warehouse, and facility teams to align on inventory targets
Tracking key performance metrics such as production adherence and yield
Communicating with customer service and facility teams to address issues and ensure satisfaction
Supporting promotional planning and managing schedule changes proactively
Collaborating across departments to keep operations running efficiently
Traveling to other locations for training and development opportunities, as needed
Keeping safety at the forefront of everything you do