Master Planner - Fabrication

About the role

The purpose of a fabrication planner is to monitor and manage fabrication capacity and demand within SAP to ensure workload is balanced and accurately reflected. The role includes releasing and assigning dates to customer orders based on available capacity and material readiness. By doing this, the planner helps support realistic scheduling, meets customer request dates, and contributes to improving overall On-Time Delivery (OTD).

Tasks and duties

• Review New SAP Orders: Check SAP each day for newly created customer orders and verify accuracy of order details.
• Monitor Capacity Loads: Review work center capacity to ensure demand aligns with available hours and identify potential overloads early.
• Release and Date Orders: Assign realistic fabrication dates and release orders based on material availability and required lead times.
• Communicate Schedule Risks: Notify supervisors, planners, or customer service when capacity, material delays, or constraints may impact promised dates.
• Use SAP Scheduling Data: Reference scheduled manufacturing dates or purchase order dates, including external PO timelines, to confirm material readiness.
• Maintain Accurate SAP Data: Update dates, statuses, and notes to keep the system clean and reliable for downstream teams.
• Address Issues Promptly: Respond quickly and professionally to any problems, delays, or customer concerns that arise.
• Support OTD Tracking: Assist with reviewing late orders, root causes, and corrective actions related to fabrication delays.
• Maintain Compliance: Follow all company policies, safety regulations, legal requirements, and ISO standards.

Duties may evolve in response to business needs.

Collaboration with other offices and departments

• Supply Chain
• Customer Service
• Fabrication
• Accounting

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Identifying bottlenecks, resolving issues, and implementing process improvements
• Able to prioritize work, delegate, and meet deadlines
• Minimum 3-4 years business experience around production and material planning in SAP environment
• Strong technical understanding
• Hands on attitude
• Target oriented