Production Planning Coordinator

Altium Packaging • Atlanta, GA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planning Coordinator will assist in all aspects of production planning and materials inventory. This includes entering production reports, purchasing for stock and non-items, shipping and receiving functions. The candidate must have a hands-on background with purchasing and inventory in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Collect, enter, and reconciliation of materials produced and used on a daily basis. Provide purchase orders to vendors that supply stock and non-stock items to the plant and schedule items to be delivered. Receive in purchase orders and ensure that items arrive. Interact and develop good working relationships with vendors. Monitor Safety stocks of materials used. Provide back up to shipping clerk on shipping and receiving functions. Operate within JDE inventory system, database, and excel spreadsheet. Plan production schedule to meet customer requirements and for efficient utilization of equipment and personnel. Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements. Plan and implement controls to track supplies, raw materials, work in process and finished goods inventory. Provide feedback to customer service, sales representatives and plant leaders on status of work orders. Other duties as assigned by management. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Two plus years of progressive experience in inventory management or related role with some experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of ERP software, JDE preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and coordinate multiple group efforts within a company to achieve objectives.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, with awareness of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, enter, and reconciliation of materials produced and used on a daily basis.
• Provide purchase orders to vendors that supply stock and non-stock items to the plant and schedule items to be delivered.
• Receive in purchase orders and ensure that items arrive.
• Interact and develop good working relationships with vendors.
• Monitor Safety stocks of materials used.
• Provide back up to shipping clerk on shipping and receiving functions.
• Operate within JDE inventory system, database, and excel spreadsheet.
• Plan production schedule to meet customer requirements and for efficient utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Plan and implement controls to track supplies, raw materials, work in process and finished goods inventory.
• Provide feedback to customer service, sales representatives and plant leaders on status of work orders.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Benefits

• In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees