Regional Production Planner

Regional Production Planner SAGINAW, AL, United States Job Description Description: The Regional Production Planner will be responsible for the production planning of multiple sites within Canada and the United States. This will encompass maintaining a complete understanding of the company’s key supply/demand dynamics, marketing and sales activities as well as its manufacturing plants and capabilities. Understanding the company’s inbound raw materials strategy and supply situation is also essential. Develop and drive implementation of strategies focused on satisfying existing customer demand and target market opportunities at the lowest possible total (production and transportation) cost Examination and analysis of plant versus plant manufacturing costs and capacities (i.e. network optimization), in consideration of point to point transportation costs and current/future customer demand. Participate in the ongoing Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) process Participate as a close liaison and cooperate with all industry sales and marketing groups and all manufacturing facilities Communicate support needed to internal groups to assure plan execution by all functions Participate in the Company’s Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) Process on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly timeframes aligning customer demand with available production Drive Carmeuse plant network optimization through system implementation and process development Act as a key catalyst for site level improvements related to daily production scheduling systems and processes Play a key role in the implementation and maximization of the SAP production planning (PP) modules and associated processes Develop metrics to drive continuous improvement with respect to network optimization Actively participate in each of the company’s target market teams Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Requirements: Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience in production planning preferably of bulk material Strategic planning of multi-plant production systems and distribution networks is preferred Lean Manufacturing experience would be a significant plus Strong computers skills and SAP experience desired Travel is required 20 - 25% spread out equally over the calendar year Benefits & Compensation Package Includes: Salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, as well as an annual bonus plan Paid holidays and vacation time Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts Dental insurance & Vision insurance A 401k account with company matching contribution A robust Wellness program with financial rewards Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition benefits including professional certifications Employee referral program

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000