Assistant Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Aid in creating and updating detailed production schedules based on sales, forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Cook with production teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Run the daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with planning and purchasing.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers and follow up with actions related to open orders and open order reports.
• Plan and print the daily manufacturing workflow reports.
• Involvement with product/dispatch item check and chase process.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure production aligns with business needs.
• Maintain production planning records and documentation.
• Assist with production planning meetings and provide administrative support.
• Perform general filing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• An Associates degree preferred.
• Demonstrated time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong literacy with MS Office Suite.
• Capable of assuming responsibility.