Production Planner
Core
Develop and execute material and production plans to support customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory objectives.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules and material availability plans
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Production planning, Capacity planning, Production scheduling, Inventory control, MRP software, ERP systems, Root cause analysis, Schedule adherence tracking, Work order management, Continuous improvement
Preferred skills
S&OP processes, Shop floor control, New product introductions, APICS CPIM certification, Oracle/SAP/JD Edwards
Technologies
MRP, ERP, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, Review production capacity and material availability, Balance demand against manufacturing constraints, Monitor plan adherence and coordinate recovery actions, Conduct planning reviews with cross-functional teams, Analyze production performance and recommend corrective actions, Maintain finite and infinite capacity plans in ERP systems, Coordinate production sequencing and workflow efficiency, Track and report key planning metrics, Lead actions to reduce lead times and improve throughput, Coordinate priority changes and expedite activities, Review and release production work orders, Collaborate on new product introductions and continuous improvement
Seniority
Mid-level, individual contributor
