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Planner, Production 2 independently manages SAP-based demand, supply, and production planning processes for assigned site operations and/or more complex contracts. The role analyzes production schedules, material availability, WIP, inventory levels, and period-end reconciliation issues; determines planning priorities; resolves exceptions with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Inventory, and Finance; and provides direction in planning meetings to maintain WIP and inventory within established business parameters, including the 45-day production schedule balance.

• Independently develops and maintains production and material plans for assigned site operations and/or more complex contracts; evaluates schedule requirements, WIP, inventory levels, and material availability to determine planning priorities and corrective actions.
• Leads SAP planning administration for contracts, BOMs, routings, work centers, confirmations, and daily production records; reviews transaction accuracy, investigates exceptions, and directs corrections needed for period close.
• Partners with Procurement to determine material requirements, prepare and prioritize requisitions, and resolve supplier or order-timing issues that affect production schedule attainment and inventory targets.
• Directs monthly inventory reconciliation activities for assigned areas, assigns count validation work, analyzes variances, and determines actions needed to align inventory records with the production schedule and lot forecasts. Performs other administrative production and material planning duties as assigned; may lead special planning analyses or process-improvement efforts for assigned operations.
• Leads production planning meetings for assigned areas; provides guidance to Operations, Quality, Inventory, Procurement, and Finance on planning risks, priorities, and decisions required to maintain delivery commitments.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for SAP planning processes; trains counterparts, reviews planning practices, and recommends process improvements to support accurate and compliant planning activity.

• Advanced SAP production planning and materials management knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of demand planning, production planning, production scheduling, forecasting, inventory management, and inventory control
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on planning priorities, inventory actions, and cross-functional issue resolution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to train others and recommend process improvements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate's Degree (AA) in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field Preferred
• 7+ years 7+ years in production operations, materials planning, production planning, inventory control, procurement, or related supply chain function; experience resolving complex planning, inventory, and SAP transaction issues Preferred

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $52,040 - $82,560. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R(Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) N/A
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) I/C(Intermittent/Critical)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R(Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) I/C(Intermittent/Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) N/A
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) I/C(Intermittent/Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) N/A
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds N/A
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) N/A
• Hearing R(Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C(Intermittent/Critical)
• Talking R(Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling I/C(Intermittent/Critical)
• Other N/A
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions O/C(Often/Critical)
• Other NA
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site N/A
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) I/C(Intermittent/Critical)
• Other O/C(Often/Critical)

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