Production Planner - ENT

About the role

The Production Planner is responsible for sequencing kits and delegating inventory movements. This role is crucial for having our lines run efficiently while meeting customer expectations, and is a lynchpin between communication of our materials planning, material execution, 3PL, and operations teams. This role has major influence on the success of multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Execute the schedule through the releasing and sequencing of kits to the material handlers for picking.
• Coordinate with the 3PL and the materials teams to ensure timely delivery of kits.
• Delegate inventory transactions.
• Drive the scheduling and picking of kits.
• Record discrepancies, coordinate cycle counts, and communicate expedites.
• Work with receiving team to coordinate hot inbound deliveries.
• Track turnbacks to standard processes and perform root cause analysis to help solve systemic issues.
• Ensure production takt is met to achieve planned results.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with urgency.
• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of operations experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Detail oriented and strong written and oral communicator.
• Proficient in SAP MRP systems (or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and kaizen continuous improvements.

Schedule

Shift 2: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with some overtime needed when necessary.