Production Planner

Bosch Group•Roseville, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is an individual contributor involved in production, process control, inventory control, and materials management. The role supports efficient production flow by managing inventory, coordinating schedules and workflows, tracking production performance, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. The Production Planner also serves as a key SAP user for the Production department and works with support groups to develop reporting for operational excellence. This position is onsite in Roseville, California, and works Monday through Friday, with additional hours as necessary.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams across departments.
Strong attention to detail in data entry and tracking, with the ability to identify and address data discrepancies.
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions, lead challenging conversations, provide insights, and influence decisions without direct reporting authority.
Ability to train and guide team members with clear, adaptable teaching methods; develop training materials, deliver presentations, and support understanding and retention.
Ability to learn and navigate new software and technology quickly, troubleshoot proactively, seek resources, and master unfamiliar tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Some exposure to a manufacturing environment.
Basic to intermediate SAP proficiency for data entry and management; experience with SAP PP (Production Planning) or Controlling modules is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee production inventory management, including defining optimal inventory levels, controlling stock, tracking progress toward production targets, and prioritizing materials in the production line.
Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation; coordinate with production teams and other departments, and adjust schedules as demand or conditions change.
Track production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, generate reports on production metrics, and communicate status and updates to stakeholders.
Identify production-process efficiency improvements and recommend enhancements; collaborate with cross-functional teams on lean manufacturing and other improvements.
Work with Industrial Engineering to analyze production data, reduce waste, and optimize resource allocation.
Identify risks to production schedules or inventory levels and develop contingency plans.
Serve as a key SAP user for the Production department.
Work with support groups to create reporting for operational excellence.