Production Planner
Core
Creating detailed, time-phased production plans by SKU and line to balance capacity, optimize service levels, and ensure on-time delivery.
Role type
Finite Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules and process orders for manufacturing assets
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production schedules
Required skills
MRP knowledge, capacity planning, S&OP/S&OE process knowledge, mathematical and analytical skills, lean and inventory reduction techniques
Preferred skills
APICS certification, SAP experience
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Translate plans into detailed finite production schedules, generate granular sequences of process orders respecting asset constraints, monitor volume requirements and participate in S&OP/S&OE, proactively flag service risks and schedule adherence impacts, collaborate with Operations/Maintenance/Quality to resolve execution gaps, monitor key metrics like schedule adherence and line fill rate
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC