Job Title: Supply Chain Production Planner
Location: Prospect Connecticut, 06712
Type: Fulltime
Job Description
Experience level: Junior Level (less than 5 yrs exp.)
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Strategy/Planning
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Summary:
A Supply Chain/Production Planner in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
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Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
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MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
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Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
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Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
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Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).
Required Skills and Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
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Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
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Experience: 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments. Must have previous experience in the electronic field.
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Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.
