Production Planner

Bosch Group•Roseville, CA

8d•$70,000 - $80,000•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, identifying process improvements, and managing risks to production schedules and inventory. The planner also serves as a key SAP user for the Production department and works with support groups to develop operational excellence reporting. This position is based 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 confidence to lead challenging cross-functional conversations and influence decisions without direct reporting authority.
Ability to facilitate discussions, provide insights, and foster alignment and collaboration in a diverse group setting.
Proven ability to train and guide team members at various skill levels using clear communication and adaptable teaching methods.
Ability to develop training materials, deliver presentations, and support understanding and retention of key concepts.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate new software and technology, 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 proficiency in SAP 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 material in the production line.
Ensure inventory is available in a timely manner to meet production demands; monitor and report performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve plan targets.
Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Coordinate with production teams and other departments to maintain schedules, updating them as needed and adjusting for delays or changes in demand.
Monitor production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and track whether targets are being met.
Generate reports on production metrics, including lead times, efficiency, and turnover, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve production-process efficiency and recommend enhancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing techniques or other process 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.