Production Planning Manager
Core
Lead a group of planners to ensure customer needs are met, optimize inventory management, and streamline supply chain processes.
Role type
Production Planning Manager Supervisor
Builds
Production schedules, supply plans, and material flow for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
demand forecasting, production scheduling, inventory management, cross-functional coordination, process improvement, data analysis
Preferred skills
SAP/SAP Ariba proficiency
Responsibilities
Lead a group of planners to ensure that customer needs are met; Implement new or improved planning processes to improve efficiency and performance; Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions; Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules; Confer with personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays; Forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on management