Production Planner

Sortimo of North America Inc. (SNA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sortimo International GmbH, based in Germany. Sortimo is a market leader in Germany and Europe for providing van equipment to trades and fleets. After sixteen years in business, SNA has established Sortimo as a premium brand for van upfits and organization in the US market having equipped many well-known fleets. This role is integral to ensuring the seamless orchestration of our production planning, maintaining efficiency, and enhancing productivity. This expert is responsible for overseeing the entire production schedule, managing workflow, and ensuring that every stage of the manufacturing process is executed according to plan. This person will also be responsible for managing and coordinating the flow of goods and materials from suppliers to customers, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. This position play a key role in optimizing supply chain processes and maintaining efficient operations. By leveraging their extensive knowledge of production systems, inventory management, and quality control, they play a crucial role in meeting our company’s operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly master production schedules based on customer’s demand and sales forecasts
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in SAP to generate manufacturing work orders and track raw material availability.
• Monitor production processes, adjust schedules as needed and correct order confirmation
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure efficient workflow
• Analyze plant capacity, labor shifts, machinery availability, and production specs to optimize daily manufacturing workflows.
• Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods levels to strike a balance between avoiding stockouts and preventing overstocking.
• Proactively spot, troubleshoot, and mitigate production disruptions such as equipment malfunctions, labor shortages, or material delays.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Respond and follow up with all inquiries for vendors and customers related to purchase orders
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of production processes
• Reach define production KPIs targets

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3 years of proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or logistics within a manufacturing environment.
• High proficiency with SAP ERP/MRP software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) production, and inventory management methodologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strict organizational skills, and clear communication techniques for collaborating across different departments