Production Planner

Hiring a Production Planner I! Job Description The Production Planner I coordinates production schedules, monitors inventory levels, and ensures timely delivery of products to meet customer demand. This role works closely with production, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to optimize efficiency, balance capacity and materials, and support the smooth execution of manufacturing operations. Success in this position relies on strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective collaboration across departments. The role may involve minor travel and occasional reviews of production plans outside normal business hours. Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, material availability, and production capacity. Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to prevent shortages or excess inventory, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment and appropriate safety stock levels. Manage raw material ordering in designated business units as required to support uninterrupted production. Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to coordinate daily production activities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and support on-time delivery of products. Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize production plans, using insights to improve efficiency and support informed decision-making. Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates clearly to all relevant stakeholders, keeping teams informed of changes and addressing issues as they arise. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production planning processes and execution, and support implementation of best practices to streamline workflows and reduce costs. Work with operations and quality control teams to ensure production plans align with quality requirements and support the manufacture of products that meet established standards. Monitor items placed on hold and coordinate timely resolution to minimize impact on production schedules and customer deliveries. Perform basic master data maintenance in planning and ERP/MRP systems in line with team expectations and data integrity standards. Participate in minimal project assignments related to production planning, process improvement, or operational efficiency. Understand and track metrics and targets relevant to the assigned business unit, supporting KPI monitoring and performance reporting. Support general operations coordination and supply chain activities as needed to maintain smooth end-to-end production flow. Carry out other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the production planning function. Essential Skills Practical experience in production planning and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of capacity planning, materials planning, and inventory management principles. Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems used for production planning and inventory control. Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain coordination, including demand planning and logistics interfaces. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and schedule management. Ability to perform data analysis and KPI tracking to support forecasting, performance monitoring, and decision-making. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to address production and scheduling issues promptly. High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in schedules, inventory records, and master data. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships. Adaptability to changing priorities, production requirements, and customer demands. Strong time management…

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