Why Work For Fechheimer?

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401K match, PTO and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• A fun and relaxed work environment 

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling to support production, drive responsive manufacturing performance, processes, service, and improvements throughout the supply chain. This position has direct planning responsibilities for a substantial portion of the stock product offering and capacity planning duties for domestic and international factory sites. The Production Planner reports to the Planning Manager.

Position Description:
• Responsible for developing the production schedule for one or more of Fechheimer plants, as well as managing outside contractor relationships and schedules.
• Utilize the planning systems for determining raw material needs, finished good needs, and identifying appropriate stocking levels to meet manufacturing’s requirements.
• Establish and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and communicate priorities to production.
• Responsible for communication between operations, sales, customer service, quoting, and suppliers to ensure that proper information is obtained and distributed to support accuracy and on-time delivery of customers’ orders.
• Manage day-to-day tasks with varying timelines and priorities to ensure inventory, inbound logistics, and plant communication/support goals are achieved.
• Identify potential capacity bottlenecks and communicate these within the organization; monitor and expedite orders with customers.
• Periodic international travel to vendors and factory sites

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Experience working in an office setting.
• Experience working with planning or customer service departments a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of AX and other inventory control systems preferred
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with plant management, vendors, office, and warehouse staff.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or related field
• 3 years of experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.