What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner, Custom Products position at GEORG FISCHER?

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Manage the full lifecycle of production work orders—from creation to completion—ensuring data accuracy, timely release, and alignment with production goals.

Maintain and update the production schedule based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability.

Act as a liaison between Production, Customer Service, Project Management, Sales, and other departments to coordinate production plans and resolve scheduling issues

Track production progress and order status in SAP; provide committed dates and identify potential delays or bottlenecks.

Analyze demand planning and inventory data to optimize schedules and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to forecast material requirements and mitigate potential disruptions.

Apply lean manufacturing practices to streamline workflow and minimize waste.

Generate and maintain reports on production status, rates, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Provide backup support to the Production Control Supervisor and Operations Manager as needed

Use ERP tools for demand planning, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory, and materials management.

Analyze MRP and Material Master data for accuracy; adjust system settings to optimize outcomes.

Develop build schedules using ERP data, capacity management, and lead times to meet customer demand.

Monitor and balance work center capacity/load while considering customer and internal priorities

Regularly update manufacturing due dates to keep production plans current.

Prepare analytical reports to support business decision-making.

Support inventory level management, backlog monitoring, and product availability analysis.

Review and recommend changes to standard lot sizes, safety stock levels, and forecast parameters.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address urgent orders, material shortages, or capacity issues.

Communicate BOM and routing requirements with

Engineering.

Continuously seek improvements in planning, scheduling, and inventory control processes.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

APICS (CPIM) certification preferred.

1–3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills:Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.

Skilled in Microsoft Office, Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.

Soft Skills :Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative mindset.

Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.

Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and inventory control principles.

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Health care

GF offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401k with generous company match.

Paid holidays

Paid time off include 12 paid days of company holidays.

Sport activities

We support the purchase of a fitness membership from the center of your choice with a subsidy.

Work perks discount

The discount program includes many different goods and services including appliances, electronics, theme parks, movies and more.

Your contact

Janet Gonzalez

HR Manager

9271 Jeronimo Road
92618 Irvine
United States

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000

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