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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Fort Mill, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Planner. This job is full-time permanent.

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-focused individual who will be a valuable addition to the Planning team. Production planning plays a critical role in balancing customer demand, inventory investments, and manufacturing capacity across multiple facilities. This position partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Supply Chain teams to drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Reporting to a Team Lead within Planning, this role is responsible for supporting executable production plans, managing inventory levels, and delivering efficient schedules to the manufacturing sites. Successful collaboration with cross-functional partners is essential, and being approachable, open-minded and detail-oriented will be key to your success in this role.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Oversee the production and inventory scheduling of assigned manufacturing or inventory locations, concentrating on creating, implementing, and revising daily, weekly, & monthly schedules for multiple sites
Partner with sales, marketing, and customer service to meet the inventory and delivery needs of our customers as efficiently as possible
Utilize multiple ERP systems and analytical tools
Communicate effectively with sites on production, inventory status, loading and shipping updates, and concerns
 Identify changes in the demand/supply balance or inventory concerns
 Collaborate with internal and external customers to seek win-win solutions and improve efficiency
Cross-train with other members of the team

Key Skills:
Demonstrate a customer focused, motivated and detail-oriented approach
Work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Manage competing priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Communicate professionally within the organization and with external stakeholders
Work effectively with cross-functional business partners: Sales, Marketing, Transportation, IT, Manufacturing and Warehousing and Distribution
Possess a continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify and support process improvement
Apply a working understanding of production planning, inventory management, inventory and service level setting, and optimization goals

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of planning, production scheduling, or supply chain experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency with Excel
 Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred:
 APICS/ASCM certification
Manufacturing industry experience
ERP experience (JDE, SAP, Baan)
Experience in inventory optimization and demand planning

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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