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
- Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
- Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
- MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
- Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
- Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments. Must have previous experience in the electronic field.
- Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.
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Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Education:
Experience:
- electronics field: 3 years (Required)
- manufacturing or plant supply chain environment: 3 years (Required)
- ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP or Oracle): 3 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
