Production Planner

Join a Thriving Team: Our client, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge motion control and drive systems, is on the lookout for a dynamic Production Planner to join their team. With a global reputation for setting the benchmark in machine building and driver technology, this is a prime opportunity to be part of a company experiencing phenomenal growth.

Are you ready to take on a crucial role in shaping the success of a dynamic company at the forefront of innovation in motion control and drive systems? We are currently seeking a highly motivated Production Planner to join our expanding team.

Responsibilities:

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of our company's forecast, production schedule, and materials plan. Your key responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively working on-site with customer service, operations, procurement, and engineering to confirm/create schedules.
• Adjusting/expediting schedules as needed in coordination with customers.
• Taking charge of Master Data Controlling.

Production Planning:

• Analyzing customer orders/forecasts for capacity and materials availability, providing commitment while collaborating with the Operations team for capacity validation.
• Planning and directing the preparation of schedules to conform to delivery dates, manufacturing capacities, and available labor.
• Releasing and monitoring work orders, taking necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
• Providing regular summary reports on safety stock and delivery performance to the Operations team.
• Day-to-day interface with operations to ensure product readiness and release.
• Analyzing On-Time Delivery (OTD) variances, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective action.
• Coordinating between manufacturing, procurement, engineering, finance, and suppliers regarding component and schedule requirements and changes.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Material's Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience using MRP/ERP computer systems in a manufacturing environment (SAP preferred).
• 5+ years of production planning and/or master data management experience.
• APICS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Solid quantitative skill set with the ability to analyze, think, and communicate using well-supported data.