Production Planner

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Translate the plans into a detailed finite production schedule
• Generate a granular sequence of near-term process orders that fulfill planned orders while respecting asset constraints, labor availability, and changeover logic
• Maximize adherence to the daily schedule by optimizing allocation of production resources and minimizing last-minute adjustments
• Monitor volume requirements and actively participate in S&OP and S&OE processes by evaluating schedule change needs, assessing downstream impacts, and ensuring alignment between long-term plans and short-term execution
• Proactively flag service risks and schedule adherence impacts when near-term orders deviate from demand or replenishment plans
• Ensure the schedule protects the ATP (available to promise) commitments
• Ensure schedule changes are well communicated and impact to the customer is mitigated
• Partner with S&OP and S&OE teams to align on planning impact
• Support root cause analysis when Line Fill Rate falls below 98%
• Execute and resolve execution gaps, address delays, and incorporate planned downtime or holds
• Conduct “what-if” scenario modeling to assess the impact of unplanned events (e.g., equipment failure, urgent orders) and recommend schedule adjustments
• Monitor finite scheduling master data, including run-rates, yields, constraint logic, changeover matrix, and sequencing rules
• Track actual performance vs. plan; adjust data models to reflect observed throughput or output issues
• Reporting and RCA: Monitor key metrics: schedule adherence, line fill rate, production attainment
• Support S&OP and S&OE processes by presenting schedule risks, recovery plans, and driver metrics
• Participate in and propose continuous improvement events (e.g. Kaizen) to enhance schedule stability and reduce lead times
• Share best practices with peers across lines, factories, or regions to strengthen enterprise-wide scheduling maturity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• APICS certification preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in production scheduling or planning in a manufacturing environment
• Strong MRP knowledge
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge in capacity planning
• Global supply chain & production control knowledge, and lean and inventory reduction techniques
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and computer skills
• Ability to influence across functions without direct authority