Production Planner

JTS•Abilene, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for the timely flow of material and information throughout the organization in support of production and customer needs. This role will manage assigned product demand and maintain production plans to support that demand. The Production Planner will work closely with purchasers, the warehouse team, and shop crews, and will advise management on the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production issues. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Minimum 3 years manufacturing production experience preferred
Inventory management knowledge
Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality assurance
Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace
Reliable attendance, respectful and responsible at work
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrate skills in negotiations and networking
Financial and analytical skills
Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills
Self-motivated and accountable
Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with other departments to resolve issues with suppliers
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
Ability to pass a background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

B.A. or B.S. degree in a related field desired
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate Master Production Scheduling & Material Requirements Planning
Ensure timely availability of assigned products for customer demand by maintaining Demand Forecasts, Master Production Schedules, and MRP schedules
Review incoming orders for assigned products to assure correct assemblies are scheduled and/or requisitioned
Maintain inventory levels of assigned products (finished goods, sub-assemblies, WIP, and components) with the goal of meeting customer demand, inventory turn targets, and minimizing obsolescence
Release jobs to the production floor daily
Coordinate Engineering change notice implementations with applicable departments
Work with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to ensure customer required dates are met
Maintain accurate planned shipment dates for sales orders and communicate status throughout the organization
Evaluate capacities and lead times, scheduling production to ensure level workflow
Monitor and analyze daily reports, including daily load and system status reports
Work with Production Supervisors to maintain an acceptable level of work loading in work centers