Description:
In this position, the production planner/supply chain coordinator is tasked with ensuring smooth, efficient manufacturing operations by managing production schedules, monitoring material availability, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. This role oversees inventory levels, tracks supplier performance and resolves potential delays in keeping production on schedule and plays a key role in maintaining on-time delivery, operational accuracy, and supply chain reliability.
Responsibilities:
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Review and analyze production requisitions and production progress using company’s ERP system.
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Produce production schedules for manufacturing departments to ensure optimal productivity and on time delivery.
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Create and release work orders.
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Coordinate and process internal transfers between the Batavia and Sacramento warehouses.
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Ensure work orders due dates are accurate in the system at all times.
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Work closely with production to align production schedules to meet customer orders ship dates
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Communicates status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems
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Provide lead times, production updates and schedules to internal customers.
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Update and designate paperwork to appropriate departments.
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Trace ocean containers and update delivery dates.
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Liase with customer service to monitor inventory vs. sales and communicate availability, potential risk etc.
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Freight Claim Management
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Create and distribute weekly stock out list.
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Daily update of inventory availability on E-Commerce platforms.
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Handle the purchase of certain product categories
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Manage annual Country of Origin Affidavits
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Help in other departments within supply chain whenever necessary.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives related to operations
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years experience in production planning, scheduling and/or project management ( in a manufacturing environment preferred).
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Strong math and data analysis capabilities for forecasting and resource planning.
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Must be detail oriented.
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Must be proficient in MS Office.
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Must be proficient in ERP system.
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Ability to multitask.
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Ability to manage time efficiently.
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Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, priorities, processes, and updated information.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Responsive and flexible to ever-changing needs and environment.
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Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, analytical ability and professional demeanor.
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Must be willing to complete different tasks in various, different departments as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
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The ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings,
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Walk in warehouse areas as needed to verify inventory levels or inspect materials
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Comfort with light physical activities such as bending, reaching or lifting items typically up to 20 lbs. when reviewing stock or handling samples.
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Ability to navigate warehouse environments safely, including moving around miscellaneous items or equipment.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package to include:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Day 1 of employment through Blue Cross Blue Shield
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15 Paid Time off (PTO) annually, 20 PTO after 4 years completed
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9 company paid holidays annually
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401K match up to 4%
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Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Supplemental, Voluntary Life Insurance and ancillary Accident Plan coverage offered
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Tuition reimbursement available
As an equal opportunity employer wedi corp. does not discriminate on the basis of (perceived or actual) race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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