Production Planner

The Vincit Group • Chattanooga, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Planner, the primary responsibility will be to coordinate and plan production for our manufacturing facilities. The position will also be responsible for requisitioning raw materials and keeping adequate on-hand stock for production. This position holds a crucial role in ensuring proper levels of inventory are produced to reduce the amount of aged stock.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of experience in a position related to inventory management
• Advanced understanding and experience in inventory planning.
• Experience using inventory management softwares and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in a position related to inventory management, supply chain management, or demand forecasting.
• Previous experience with Sage X3.
• Experience in optimizing inventory levels, reducing carrying costs, and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan optimized batches for the facilities assigned to the Production Planner.
• Work with Sales, Operations, and other departments to obtain forecast information related to changes in sales demand, raw material availability, etc.
• Calculate optimal batch sizes for entry into the ERP system.
• Identify potential customer backorders and instigate corrective measures to avoid late shipments.
• Assist with setting up inter-site transfers when needed.
• Aged Inventory Review and suggestions to Sales/Operations for disposition or use.
• Identify and help correct procedural or system issues that cause inventory inaccuracies.
• Assist with cycle count and annual physical count process.
• Other Duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED