Production Planner

Aston Carter•Westborough, MA

11d•$45 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of robotics technology, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge robotic systems. We are seeking an experienced Production Planner who is passionate about optimizing production planning, leading strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational excellence through process improvements and automation.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field.
Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes.
Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
Proficiency in supply chain management tools and technologies.
Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Kinaxis Author or Advanced User certification.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space, such as IoT and machine learning.
Master's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain finite capacity production schedules considering equipment, labor, and material constraints.
Perform sequence optimization to minimize changeovers and maximize manufacturing throughput.
Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term capacity models.
Identify and resolve capacity bottlenecks through constraint analysis and simulation.
Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital.
Participate in the SOP process to align supply plans with demand forecasts.
Release and manage work orders through their complete lifecycle.
Set up and maintain Bills of Distribution and Sourcing Rules.
Leverage planning systems and analytics to generate optimized supply plans.
Develop capacity modeling tools using SQL, Python, and visualization platforms.
Monitor KPIs including schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery.
Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics on supply plan execution.
Partner with engineering on routings and resource rates for capacity planning.
Communicate supply-related risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Support new product introduction projects for supply planning requirements.