Production Planner
Core
Plans, schedules, and monitors material movement through the production cycle to ensure cost-effective inventory acquisition and customer delivery performance.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production plans and material schedules for assigned modules and final production areas
Domain
Industrial automation and manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material Requirements Planning (MRP), cost analysis, vendor evaluation, inventory management, Bill of Materials maintenance, supply chain coordination, production scheduling, quality issue resolution, data entry accuracy
Preferred skills
Make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing strategies, master scheduling, new product introduction planning, product phase-in/out planning
Technologies
Mainframe planning and buying modules, transaction documentation systems
Responsibilities
Support product supply and inventory plans consistent with business objectives; Review, analyze, and resolve error reports from planning modules; Provide solutions for supply interruptions by finding alternate suppliers; Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities; Facilitate resolution of supplier inbound quality issues; Maintain Accounts Payable PO price exception reports; Manage supplier businesses regarding quality, delivery, and inventory; Preserve validity in dispatch lists and control product lead-times; Create production plans considering customer orders, forecasts, and material availability; Assist in resolving delivery non-compliance and excess inventory; Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support Engineering Change Notices; Develop knowledge of MRP by assisting Supply Analysts with product phase-in/out plans; Work to achieve annual inventory reduction and customer service targets; Adopt new technologies to enhance supply chain performance.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level