Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Materials & Production Planner is responsible for ensuring that materials and components are available to support the production schedule while optimizing inventory levels and production efficiency. The role involves balancing supply with demand, developing accurate production plans, and coordinating with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to meet customer requirements on time and in full.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Planning
* Develop and maintain detailed short-, medium-, and long-term production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
* Translate the master production schedule (MPS) into actionable daily/weekly plans for the shop floor.
* Coordinate with production supervisors to ensure capacity planning aligns with labor, machinery, and operational constraints.
* Monitor production progress and adjust plans as necessary to avoid delays or shortages.
2. Material Planning
1. Create and manage materials requirement plans (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies.
2. Analyze demand patterns, lead times, and safety stock levels to optimize inventory.
3. Collaborate with procurement to place purchase orders and manage supplier delivery schedules.
4. Track supplier performance and escalate issues that...