What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Danfoss?
Job Description
Danfoss is seeking a Production Planner in Loves Park, IL to play a key role in meeting our ambitious aspirations for the future.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Maintain inventory levels
- Evaluate parts shortages and follow up as necessary
- Monitor and adjust production capacity
- Work with Customer Service and Commercial Sales team to confirm orders
- Provide guidance to production team on customer order priority
- Interface with MRP system
Background & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain & Operations Management or related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
- APICS certification or commitment to attains
- Strong desire to learn and to continuously improve skills
- Analytical and process orientated
- Strong drive to improve processes
- Professionalism in all aspects and situations, especially when dealing with customers, suppliers and co-workers.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.