Production Planner

RELIANCE WORLDWIDE•Cullman, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for distribution planning and inventory of finished goods in accordance with Company and Corporate policies and Government regulations to support the business units within Reliance Worldwide.

Requirements

3-5 years of progressive experience in the manufacturing industry or associate’s/bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production scheduling, demand/supply planning, or comparable Operations experience
Experience scheduling production within complex / multi-plant operations preferred
Working knowledge of production and distribution practices in an ERP system required; experience with SAP preferred
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
Strong ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and optimize scheduling processes
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and stakeholders
Strong attention to detail to ensure that production schedules are accurate and aligned with business objectives
Ability to work efficiently and independently with accuracy, and make accurate and timely decisions

Responsibilities

Adjust production schedules daily and weekly to accommodate changing customer demands, priorities, and input from Marketing and Sales.
Analyze and act on weekly exception reports from planning tools to create and release production work orders.
Maintain finished goods availability and optimal stock levels to fulfill customer requirements.
Translate monthly forecasts into actionable production targets in accordance with monthly S&OP process.
Ensure production plans align with forecasted demand.
Update daily and monthly planning spreadsheets in accordance with planning requirements.
Collaborate with Master Production Scheduler and Director of Purchasing & Production Planning to develop department goals and help monitor and report the performance of key measures.
Coordinate with production leads to ensure adherence to schedules across manufacturing plants.
Communicate with buyers on key components and raw materials to ensure inventory availability for production purposes.
Other duties as assigned.