Production Planner

What you will be doing:

• Produce and manage production schedules and work orders to ensure that production deadlines are met for shipments
• Adjust schedules as needed based on production delays, equipment maintenance, raw material delays or changes in demand
• Create the master schedule based on customer demand and forecast
• Establish good working relationships with Production and Planning Supervisors on production status, potential delays, and any other issues affecting production
• Communicate with procurement to ensure the timely availability of raw materials
• Responsible for inventory management of stock, non-stock materials, and aging inventory
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the production planning process and implement solutions to improve productivity, efficiency and reduce costs
• Assemble facts and data to make an informed decision on balancing production work centers, production schedules, material availability/lead times along with customer requirements

The skills and experience you need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree Preferred – Preferably Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or Engineering
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Comprehension of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) principles / systems
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management
• Ability to understand and determine workflow and capacity limitations
• Other: Strong verbal and written communication skills required, problem-solving skills required, ability to multitask, prioritize, and act with a sense of urgency, strong Excel skills preferred, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required

Location:

This role is located in Tulsa, OK.

About the company:

Ameristar Perimeter Security USA, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions, supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. We value different perspectives and experiences and welcome new people on board.