Production Planner
Core
Ensures on-time delivery of customer orders by managing planning master data, generating Master Production Schedules (MPS), and developing Detailed Production Schedules (DPS) and Material Requirements Plans (MRP) to optimize workforce and equipment utilization.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules and material plans for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Detailed Production Scheduling (DPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Master Data Management, SAP PP Module, Stakeholder Management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing Principles, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Manage quality of planning-related master data in cooperation with Enterprise Information Management; Generate feasible Master Production Schedules from initial inputs; Develop Detailed Production Schedules and Material Requirements Plans while minimizing changeover times; Optimize utilization of workforce and equipment; Coordinate planning master data to ensure data integrity; Release production schedules to the shop floor; Facilitate planning handshake meetings with Production/Operations Management; Troubleshoot production orders and materials to maintain operational continuity.
