Production Planner

Dawar Consulting•Branchburg, NJ

11d

About The Position

As a Production Planner, you will play a pivotal role in planning and/or purchasing products designated for manufacturing replenishment and new product launches. You will analyze inventory to ensure alignment with production plans and company inventory policies, while interfacing with Finance to report financial impact. This role requires close collaboration with vendors, procurement, and internal teams to meet production requirements, resolve technical issues, and maintain a smooth product supply chain.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
2+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in SAP / ERP systems
LEAN/ Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Proven experience in Kanban, VMI, and Consignment implementation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline
Strong problem -solving skills; resourceful and flexible in dynamic environments
Demonstrated experience in purchasing and production planning

Responsibilities

Plan, purchase, and manage inventory to meet required supply parameters, achieve CDI goals, and maintain a smooth supply chain.
Analyze demand, manage production and/or purchase orders, and collaborate with vendors, procurement, and value stream teams to resolve technical issues.
Create, review, and communicate delivery schedules with third -party suppliers, production teams, management, and warehouses (on -site/off -site).
Review safety stock levels, re -order points, and planning parameters, making necessary adjustments.
Manage Material Master Data (lead time, lot size, safety stock/time, etc.) to support production planning.
Prepare and lead meetings on production priorities, raw materials, timelines, and delays.
Identify and mitigate risks of materials reaching end -of -life.
Manage direct inventory up to $60M, ensuring appropriate coverage and minimizing write -offs.