Job Title: Supply Chain Production Planner
Location: Prospect Connecticut, 06712
Type: Fulltime
Job Description
Experience level:ย Junior Level (less than 5 yrs exp.)
Education level:ย Bachelorโs degree
Job function:ย Strategy/Planning
Industry:ย Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
ย Summary:
A Supply Chain/Production Planner in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Scheduling:ย Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
- Inventory Optimization:ย Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
- MRP/ERP Management:ย Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
- Material Coordination:ย Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
- Troubleshooting:ย Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
- Process Improvement:ย Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).
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Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education:ย Bachelorโs degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Technical Proficiency:ย Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
- Experience:ย 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments. Must have previous experience in the electronic field.
- Skills:ย Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.