What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC?
About Epiroc:
Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries; which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining.
It also offers world-class after-sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.
Life at Epiroc
By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation.
The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries.
Our culture is characterized by care for work-life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities and an epic benefits package.
Your Mission:
The Production Planner willwork with the Master Scheduler to ensure Garland Production Center meets or exceeds 90% On-time delivery to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Production Supervisors, Purchasing teams, and other functions to make a detailed production plan.
- Make capacity need calculations.
- Release products in the systems so that material supply can be performed in a timely manner.
- Schedule when materials shall be released from the warehouse to the production.
- Follow up the material availability so that rigs can be produced according to plan. React to buyer/planner in case of suspected deviations in the flow of incoming materials.
- Handle upcoming situations of deviations in capacity or material supply and take necessary steps to re-plan the production.
- Maintain reports, follow-ups and diagrams.
- Take part in improvements to reduce lead times, increase flexibility, reduce inventories, increase productivity and improve processes.
- Work with Marketing, Production, Sourcing and Engineering to review customer orders and develop realistic delivery commitments and provide accurate promised production finish date for production units.
- Maintain open and effective communications with all personnel regarding supply, capacity, and production problems and their resolutions.
- Act as a hub to communicate information between Marketing, Production, Engineering, and Sourcing.
- Oversee all planning functions for assigned products including MRP requirements.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Your profile:
- 3 Years of experience as a Production Planner or Buyer/Planner experience required
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High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree preferred.
- CPIM Certification is highly desirable
- Skilled in the use of information systems. (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook)
- Strong Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems (Infor M3 preferred)
- Fluency in writing and speaking English is a must.
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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com. |
Epiroc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual preference, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other protected class designation. Job promotions at Epiroc will be based on such factors as quality of work, prior job performance, attendance, safety record, and ability to work with others.
