Planner

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and long‑range production schedules.
• Balance production capacity with customer orders, forecasts, and inventory requirements.
• Adjust plans proactively based on changes in demand, supply disruptions, or machine/ labor constraints.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team leads to communicate schedule priorities.

Material & Inventory Coordination

• Ensure all materials, components, and resources are available to support the production schedule.
• Work with procurement to track supplier lead times and prevent shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess inventory.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track key metrics such as schedule adherence, lead times, capacity utilization, and work‑in‑progress (WIP).
• Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks, or opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports for operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with production, quality, purchasing, and logistics teams to resolve constraints and ensure smooth workflow.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, etc.).

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain accurate production data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Create and update work orders, routings, BOMs, and planning parameters.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with company standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret production data.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supply chain concepts.