Overview
The Production Planning Analyst works on the holistic development and implementation of a supply chain that will produce sustained on time delivery performance, targeted customer lead time breakthroughs and optimized financial results. The Production Planner will ensure the Sales and Operations Planning processes efficiently achieve customer service levels.
General Responsibilities
* Responsible for planning production for manufacturing lines. Reviews and maintains manufacturing routings. Generates production plans and shop orders
* Analyzes requirements and plans for capacity based on forecast as well as what if scenarios
* Investigates and reports on potential production problems
* Coordinates with production supervisors and purchasing, communicates with customer service to meet customer needs
* Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation
* Analyzes requirements and plans for capacity based on forecast as well as what if scenarios
* Utilizes ERP system to develop, track and maintain key metrics to monitor production performance. Reports KPIs to site management
* Set finished good inventory goals, review new inventory requirements, and ensure compliance to existing inventory models
Experience / Qualifications
* A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
* Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
* Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
* Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
* Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
* Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
* Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
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