Production Planner

Halma•Orlando, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Join world-class experts in finding answers to our customers’ toughest questions as a Production Planner. Reporting directly to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling production, managing inventory availability, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. The Production Planner partners with cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, maintain planning data accuracy, resolve supply issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational performance. This is an on-site role in Orlando, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
3-5+ years in Production Planning Experience.
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain management principles, preferably Microsoft D365, cycle counts, BOM's, item attributes.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail bringing a history of successful data analysis and advanced Excel proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Strong statistical and analytical background
Self-motivated with desire to improve processes
Good communication skills
Cross functional mentality with strong leadership skills
SIOP, inventory control, and forecasting experience
Strong understanding of ERP driven systems and processes

Responsibilities

Work with Value-stream Leads / Supervisor / Managers for planning / scheduling orders
Verify inventory – stock availability for open orders as well as orders in the backlog
Focused engagement with specified Kanban processes, inventory levels, pull system requirements and their impact on actual production status
Develops and upkeeps key planning and inventory analysis reports
Periodic review of raw materials min/max levels and lead times
Root cause analysis of inventory supply issues
Reviews discrepancies in BOM’s and ensures accuracy
Support Daily Management meetings to meet / exceed Operations KPIs (SQDIC)
Possess a mindset of Continuous Improvement and lead/support Lean initiatives to improve systems/processes.
Perform other tasks / job responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor / Manager.
Great communication skills, both verbal and written – upstream and downstream (cross-functional).
Other duties as assigned.