Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Carry out the planning activities; analyze and implement production and material requirements to meet customer order schedules and collaborate with various company departments to make sure all customer orders ship out on time.
• Maintain MRP accuracy through the analysis and verification of inventory and material back flushing.
• Review and expedite MRP messages and coordinate material demand signals with purchasing.
• Schedule work-in-process throughout the plant to execute a cost effective and efficient production process.
• Review MRP systems and supporting information to determine machine capacity load and existing demand capacity.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
• Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner.
• Analyze and implement production strategies to help resolve customer delivery date move up and push outs.
• Ensure timely communication within the department, company, and other stakeholders.
• Communicates
• Demonstrate leadership skills. Maintain excellent communication, cooperation, and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company.
• Participates in the annual physical inventory process as needed.
• Create and adjust production schedules based on customer orders and manufacturing capacity.

Qualifications

• A BA or BS Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or other related business field with three to five years’ work experience.
• Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system.
• Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written.
• Must be a committed team player.
• Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus.
• This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and action.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook required.
• Business Central ERP experience preferred.