Join a dynamic manufacturing team where your planning and logistics expertise will ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence!
Job Summary:
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and implementing production schedules using SAP R/3 to meet customer requirements, including JIT/JIS delivery functions. This role ensures effective communication with customers, monitors finished goods inventory levels, and coordinates cross-functional efforts to optimize production flow and inventory control.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer delivery communications.
Monitor customer EDI and advanced shipping notices to ensure accurate scheduling.
Create and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Coordinate engineering changes to support customer needs while minimizing obsolescence.
Monitor finished goods inventory levels for accuracy and recommend improvements.
Assist with inventory-related activities to optimize stock levels.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in lean manufacturing practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, cycle times, and inventory flow.
Keep management informed of issues affecting schedules, deliveries, and production capacity.
Establish communication channels with customers, shipping, manufacturing, materials, and third-party logistics partners.
Support capacity planning and participate in special assignments as directed by management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience with an automotive supplier is preferred.
Experience in capacity planning and inventory control.
Why Join Us?
As a Production Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production operations, meeting customer expectations, and driving improvements in inventory management. Your contributions will support a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in manufacturing logistics.