PURPOSE

The purpose of the Production Planner position is to provide production schedules and procurement plans that meet customer expectations and are in line with corporate objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Scheduling and Order Maintenance Functions:
• Maintain scheduling practices that support customer, sales, internal operations, and corporate objectives.
• Utilize ERP software to schedule all incoming customer orders to achieve an optimal due date considering the customer requested ship date and production capability.
• Execute Plans to ensure inventory procurement is processed in a manner which meets the established due date, while utilizing the most cost-effective method.
• Respond quickly to alleviate Exceptions that would prevent delinquent orders; or minimize any negative impact to the customer or production.
• Effectively communicate with Production Management on a daily basis.
• Review demands and expedite with pertinent departments if customer or production demand changes.
• Offer possible solutions or alternatives to meet customer demand.
• Immediately communicate concerns with ability to meet priority requested ship dates with the Inside Sales Support and Sales Divisions.
• Promptly process requests to cancel, maintain, or update existing orders.
• Aid on urgent orders and management expedites.
• Planning and Inventory Functions:
• Participate in New Product Introduction meetings to help coordinate inventory procurement and production prototyping.
• Update Item records assist with Life Cycle Management steps and follow through on Engineering change notices.
• Execute/Complete reports as needed as required by management to complete standard duties.
• General Duties:
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following 5S guidelines.
• Escalate unresolved concerns or issues to the direct supervisor.
• Assist or provide coverage for other Production Planners as necessary.
• Higher level tasks may be assigned for development purposes.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• The work environment will expose an employee to the following elements: noise, heat, cold, and dust.
• Required to lift 25 pounds or less.
• Other physical demands as required to meet corporate objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associates or bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business or Production Management) or 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing and inventory control environment.
• Thorough knowledge of various computer applications. (i.e., Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Visio, Web-Based Applications, and various ERP related systems)
• Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Must be able to read/write/speak and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively.