Ainsley Search Group is seeking a LeadProduction Planner for a fast-growing Manufacturer located in Delaware County. This Planner will report to the Materials Manager to plan and schedule daily production capacity pertaining resource, equipment and manpower. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with lucrative compensation, bonus and competitive benefit. The company offers excellent career advancement, and they would like to develop the qualified candidate to be the Planning Manager.
Responsibilities:
Report to Materials Manager and oversee the daily planning, pre-planning, and scheduling for production schedule and inventory based off customer projects.
Determine production demand based on demand forecast and lead-time, analyze available resource pertaining manpower, equipment, and raw materials; develop and plan for production schedule.
Using MRP/ERP to manage inventory, analyze stock level (safety and cycle), stock aging and cycle time to determine availability and replenishment based upon current and future production volume.
Monitor inventory and optimize inventory turns and performance, minimize and control inventory obsolescence.
Work closely with the Procurement team to determine purchasing needs for sales order and production demand; implement strategic purchasing plan to cut cost and improve efficiency.
Collaborate with Production Manager, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Shipping/receiving to ensure production progresses on-time and within budget, address issues timely to minimize production disruption.
Qualifications:
BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent work experience
Recent 5+ years of experience MRP Planning, Production Scheduling, exposure to high mix, low volume project-based manufacturing environment
Proficient in MRP and ERP systems.
Strong in analytical thinking, good at match and statistics.
Excellent problem- solving skills and attention to details.
Team player and a people person, work well under pressure and minimal supervisor.