What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions?
Are you looking to grow your Operational and Supply Chain career? This local organization has an opportunity to make an impact on production. In this role, you will create and execute the supply chain to ensure satisfaction to internal and external personnel. The Production Planner will collaborate with plant operations, engineering and product management ensuring all logistics, scheduling, purchasing and inventory is in accordance with company policy. You will assist the team toward company goals in quality, reliability, waste reduction and productivity. The company will rely on you for extensive expertise and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Essential Functions:
1. Develop, maintain, and improve material planning
2. Responsible for cost savings and inventory management
3. Rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technology
4. Maintain close relationships with suppliers and internal team which drive performance and collaboration
5. Advisory to category cost trends, materials, and supply base situations
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree or equivalent, demonstrated experience
2. 2 years of demonstrated production planning or scheduling
3. Strong knowledge of industrial manufacturing
4. Expertise improving current systems and delivering results
5. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member