Production Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• 3-5+ years in Production Planning Experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain management principles, preferably Microsoft D365, cycle counts, BOM's, item attributes.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail bringing a history of successful data analysis and advanced Excel proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Strong statistical and analytical background
• Self-motivated with desire to improve processes
• Good communication skills
• Cross functional mentality with strong leadership skills
• SIOP, inventory control, and forecasting experience
• Strong understanding of ERP driven systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Work with Value-stream Leads / Supervisor / Managers for planning / scheduling orders
• Verify inventory – stock availability for open orders as well as orders in the backlog
• Focused engagement with specified Kanban processes, inventory levels, pull system requirements and their impact on actual production status
• Develops and upkeeps key planning and inventory analysis reports
• Periodic review of raw materials min/max levels and lead times
• Root cause analysis of inventory supply issues
• Reviews discrepancies in BOM’s and ensures accuracy
• Support Daily Management meetings to meet / exceed Operations KPIs (SQDIC)
• Possess a mindset of Continuous Improvement and lead/support Lean initiatives to improve systems/processes.
• Perform other tasks / job responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor / Manager.
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written – upstream and downstream (cross-functional).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation package
• health and wellness benefits
• excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.