Production Planner

The Buyer/Planner position is a key role within our Supply Chain organization. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities, and exceptional analytical skills are a necessity.  Key objectives are supporting production and purchasing activities by achieving/exceeding targeted customer service levels at optimal cost and managing inventory levels. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute production schedule in accordance with MRP requirements 
• Support monthly updates of machine capacity and labor plans for the respective production plant   
• Analyze and act upon weekly exception reports to create and release production work orders
• Collaborate with the assistant plant manager, production leads and shop floor daily to ensure schedule adherence
• Plan and execute procurement of raw materials and components from domestic and international suppliers in conjunction with our production activities 
• Monitor and actively manage open purchase orders to optimize inventory levels in a fast-paced business environment
• Participate in and contribute to the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process
• Coordinate with Quality to review and improve supplier performance for quality and delivery on regular cadence
• Support Strategic Sourcing Team in RFQs and cost saving initiatives 
• Proactively report product availability issues to key stakeholders (sales, customer service, etc.)
• Revise essential system planning data to ensure our SAP is effectively planning future requirements 
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Summary of Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations or supply chain preferred or minimum 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• SAP experience preferred 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)  

Competencies:

• Need to possess strong interpersonal skills, work efficiently, independently with accuracy, maintain confidential information, exercise sound judgment, make accurate and timely decisions, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Position is required to work 5 days a week in the office