Production Planner

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Oversee the production and inventory scheduling of assigned manufacturing or inventory locations, concentrating on creating, implementing, and revising daily, weekly, & monthly schedules for multiple sites
• Partner with sales, marketing, and customer service to meet the inventory and delivery needs of our customers as efficiently as possible
• Utilize multiple ERP systems and analytical tools
• Communicate effectively with sites on production, inventory status, loading and shipping updates, and concerns
• Identify changes in the demand/supply balance or inventory concerns
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to seek win-win solutions and improve efficiency
• Cross-train with other members of the team

Key Skills

• Demonstrate a customer focused, motivated and detail-oriented approach
• Work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Manage competing priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate professionally within the organization and with external stakeholders
• Work effectively with cross-functional business partners: Sales, Marketing, Transportation, IT, Manufacturing and Warehousing and Distribution
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify and support process improvement
• Apply a working understanding of production planning, inventory management, inventory and service level setting, and optimization goals

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of planning, production scheduling, or supply chain experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Preferred: APICS/ASCM certification
• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Manufacturing industry experience
• ERP experience (JDE, SAP, Baan)
• Experience in inventory optimization and demand planning