Production Planner (P)
About The Position
As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in production planning within a manufacturing or related environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, adjusting communication approaches based on the audience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential issues and seek support for resolution.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and assembly environments.
- Strong proficiency in utilizing Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems for production planning purposes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to manipulate data and analyze reports using both Power BI and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Oracle ERP.
- LPS Training
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the scheduling and production planning for assigned assembly lines at S&C.
- Determine the needs of the line to ascertain supply requirements and determine optimal scheduling for assembly operations.
- Monitor current inventory counts, dynamically recommending purchases based on adjusted production schedules and adjustments to on-hand numbers when appropriate.
- Act as a liaison between internal customers, facilitating communication and ensuring all parties are informed when production schedule adjustments or other changes are needed.
- Implement engineering change orders and manage basic bill of material cutover processes.
- Update and maintain production forecasts in Oracle ERP based on demand data provided by the Sales department, ensuring target numbers accurately reflect demand fluctuations.
- Investigate and address challenges related to product variations and supplier issues, collaborating with the Buyers to develop resolutions when needed.
- Generate and issue reports, both ad hoc and regular schedules.
- Provide recommendations to leadership and to Buyers based on data presented in reports.
- Support projects, such as A3 problem-solving efforts, as assigned by department leadership.
- Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- annual incentive plan (AIP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
