Production Planner

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs planning function in accordance with GT global and plant standards.
• Utilizes MRP reports to review new order requirements and stock availability.
• Works closely with Manufacturing and other site personnel to ensure information and accurate production plans are established and executed.
• Liaises with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing and other planners to estimate lead-time based on delivery requirements and to ensure on time delivery.
• Identifies issues affecting delivery dates and advises Sales, Customer Service, and/or other planners as required.
• Aids in quoting lead times on new part number items based on capacity, equipment capabilities, raw or intermediate inventories, and tooling.
• Makes recommendations for lot sizing, and other master data related to material masters and routers as required.
• Uses capacity planning tools paired with contractual obligations and current inventories. Identifies patterns or future capacity constraints that affect manufacturing.
• Supports Planning tools for short-term requirements (SAP Finite Scheduling, SAP Exception Message Management), inventory management/optimization, and MRP software (SAP ECC).

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Certifications: High School or equivalent required/ Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Skills and Experience: 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with bachelor’s degree / 5+ years of in manufacturing environment without bachelor’s degree
• A solid knowledge of ERP Systems, master data, and capacity planning
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office and other software tools.
• Ability to plan and operate with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced and dynamically changing environment.
• Solid skills related to logic and/or math-based analysis are required.
• Ability to think strategic and analytical, problem solving, and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate those analysis.
• Ability to collaborate cross functional teams and execute a process driven disciplined approached

Skills and Experience (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and logistics, business management or similar field
• Certification in 1+ of the following: Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Reveal Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma

Job Environment

• Physical Requirements: Standing Occasionally (16-45%), Sitting Frequently (46-100%), Lifting Up to 10lbs without assistance, Carrying Up to 10lbs without assistance, Walking Occasionally (16-45%), Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s), Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses, Mental Requirements: Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%), Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact, Supervise Rarely (0-15%), Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%), Organize Frequently (46-100%), Read/Write Frequently (46-100%), Communication Frequently (46-100%)
• Work Environment: High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%), Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%), Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment), Fumes Exposure Occasionally (16-45%)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401k savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance