Production Planner

Refresco•Columbus, GA

20d

About The Position

The Production Planner I (Columbus) is responsible for the planning and scheduling responsibilities primarily focused on the Columbus manufacturing operations. This encompasses the day-to-day activities associated with planning of full goods and raw materials. Utilization of various Refresco planning tools such as SAP and GIB in associations with other software applications as needed such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Requirements

Understand the basic MRP functions used in planning of full goods as well as raw materials.
Ability to compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting.
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, SAP, Analysis for Excel/ BW reporting.
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities and challenges; can and does think independently to excel in role.
Results Focus – exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.
Effective Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information. Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. Provide updates to appropriate parties as needed. Be clear and concise in the message delivery with details as required.
Organization and Time Management -- Be early or on time to meetings. End meetings on time. Schedule meetings to allow adequate time for processing changes. Meet deadlines. Keep adequate notes to reference for changes or misses.
Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in a Supply Chain role.
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Experience with planning software
Experience working with Cross Functional teams (internal and external)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management a plus.
APICS or IBF certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Utilizes GIB and SAP/MRP to develop executable production schedules.
Develop long term planning and capacity plans.
Manages inventories to proper levels, balancing with agreed upon warehouse levels, line time availability, staffing, age of inventory to maintain proper order fill strategies.
Orders supporting raw materials where applicable to ensure viability of the agreed upon schedule adhering to set lead times and lot sizes.
Review system forecasts to appropriately plan and communicate to respective internal counterparts of potentials issues and bottle necks.
Properly & timely communications of issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Support new projects, discontinuations, product changes, etc.
Effectively utilizes the change management process to ensure BOMs are maintained correctly.
Able to identify and solve the various quality issues that ensue in the manufacturing arena and how to handle them.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs