Product Planner

Job Purpose

Execute all assigned aspects of the production planning and scheduling for the designated product family or work centers. 

Job Description

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a valid production plan and detailed work center schedule that meets customer demand while optimizing inventory and operational resources 
• Responsible for the releasing of manufacturing job orders, subcontract orders and maintaining the dispatch report as needed.  
• Develops detail schedules and ensures clarity of communication to suppliers, warehouse, manufacturing and customer service. 
• Works directly with manufacturing, sourcing and suppliers to resolve production quality issues and production order discrepancies. Support and problem solve work order issues. 
• Monitors closed order variances and documents reason for variance. 
• Identifies and communicates constraints and ensures planning system reflects changes as appropriate. Maintains system date integrity at all times. 
• Responsible for adhering to all appropriate QAPs regarding planning, purchasing, master data, work order packets, ECNs, etc.  

You are meant for this job if:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing planning and scheduling. 
• Knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Competent level to perform job function to operate without supervision. 
•  Intermediate level of Word and SharePoint to adequately perform job role.  
• Effective communication skills at all levels both written and verbal.   
• Minimum of 2 years production and manufacturing work experience.
• Self-starter with ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Advanced SAP (or Similar system) knowledge in warehouse and production functions that enables identification of errors and problem solving.   
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven towards problem identification and timely resolution.
• Bachelor’s Degree 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:  General work environment is in the office area.  The noise level is low and temperature is normal.   There can be extended time sitting behind the desk.   Stress can be a factor, as there are often numerous demands on the person’s time.  Some travel may be possible. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting and operating computer.  Frequent walking and standing. Quick paced environment with variety of problems and people involved. 

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