Production Planning Analyst

Job Summary: Owns the master production schedule and direct material purchasing for PSG-KY. Balances customer demand, forecast, and shop floor capacity into an executable schedule; places and manages purchase orders to support it; identifies material and capacity constraints before they impact delivery; and provides the planning data and KPI reporting used by operations leadership and the SIOP process. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the master production schedule for PSG-KY, including work order release and rescheduling in ERP Balance customer orders, forecast demand, and shop floor capacity into an executable weekly and daily plan Model capacity and load by work center; identify bottlenecks and quantify their impact on throughput Identify material shortages and supply constraints; develop and drive recovery plans with production, purchasing, and sales Root-cause schedule misses and past-due backlog, distinguishing material, capacity, and data-driven causes, and drive corrective action with the responsible function Maintain and report planning KPIs including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, past-due backlog, and inventory performance Provide demand and supply inputs to the monthly SIOP cycle and participate in SIOP reviews Execute direct material purchasing for PSG-KY, including PO creation, release, and maintenance in ERP against MRP requirements and planned orders Manage day-to-day supplier communication: confirm order acknowledgements, negotiate delivery dates, expedite and de-expedite to align supply with the production schedule Track open PO status and inbound shipments; resolve receiving, quantity, and pricing discrepancies with suppliers and accounts payable Monitor supplier on-time delivery and escalate chronic performance issues to the supplier and to procurement leadership Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or equivalent work experience 3–5 years of production planning, scheduling, materials, or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Hands-on MRP/ERP experience required; Global Shop Solutions preferred Experience performing planning and purchasing functions across MRP, Excel, and supporting systems in a hands-on manufacturing environment Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and building planning and capacity models) Demonstrated ability to analyze planning data, identify process gaps, and drive improvements Ability to work effectively with production supervisors, operators, purchasing, sales, and suppliers, and to communicate schedule and supply risks clearly Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity Frequency Sitting; computer, keyboard, and phone use Constant (67–100%) Viewing computer screens and reading detailed reports Constant (67–100%) Standing and walking, including on the production floor and in the warehouse Occasional (up to 33%) Bending, reaching, and stooping Occasional (up to 33%) Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs Occasional (up to 33%) Work Environment Primarily office-based with regular time on the production floor and in receiving/warehouse areas. Exposure on the floor includes noise, moving equipment, and fabrication, welding, and coating operations. Required PPE in production areas: [safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection]. Schedule [Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.]; additional hours as needed to support schedule recovery, month-end, and the SIOP cycle.

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