Production Planner

Standard Textile•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care. The Planner will have the overall responsibility for the planning and establishment of production schedules, monitoring of materials inventories needed for production, tracking progress of production, and review of factors which affect production schedules. Must effectively collect and communicate information and changes between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Senior Management. This role will also include but is not limited to inventory management functions and related systems information maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university required
Detail oriented with excellent communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

1-5 years’ experience in a planning or forecasting position preferred
MRP or MRP II experience in an engineer-to-order, or make-to-order environment preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain the production schedule in the ERP system and communicate the production schedules to the manufacturing sites
Service customer demand needs and minimize backorders while maintaining and acceptable inventory of finished goods
Manage outside contractor schedules to coordinate supply chain activities to support scheduled production
Manage outside contractor relationships of those related to production
Understand equipment limitations and plant capabilities to maximize production efficiency and support other departments
Develop extensive knowledge of specific product line(s)
Train and educate internal employees on finite scheduling and current planning and materials management techniques
Review and maintain stocking levels for stocked manufactured products