Production Planner

We are currently seeking a smart, hardworking individual to join our Operations team. We are a fast-growing organization going through a lot of positive changes. The Production Planner/Scheduler is a new role for the company, the successful candidate will work with company leadership and other colleagues to refine the role and how it satisfies the business needs presented.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to ensure specific customer requirements are accurately captured on Work Orders and communicated and executed by the manufacturing team, especially on custom parts orders
• Transact the opening and closing of Work Orders, Inventory Adjustments, etc. in ERP (NetSuite)
• Interface with other departments (Shipping, Production, Customer Service, Sales) to resolve problems with timely delivery
• Understands manufacturing capacity availability and schedules production consistent with company needs and manufacturing limitations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and maintains key planning parameters including lead times and safety stocks.
• Recommend and execute cost savings and efficiency improvements by identifying opportunities in material usage variance and yield.
• Regular reporting within ERP and desktop tools like Excel
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• Help facilitate management's needs and priorities.

Ways of working and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures. Planning and master scheduling, production control, and knowledge of continuous improvement.
• Technical Skills – Understands and has a working knowledge of the manufacturing production control and planning process, procedures and function; uses and understands basic computer entry and processing skills.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of Expeditor or Production Planning direct experience preferred in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Must be able to work well in a group setting, as well as independently.
• Must be able to understand/identify issues, create solutions and successfully implement those solutions.