Production Planning Coordinator

Altium Packaging • Atlanta, GA

1d • 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:

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