Production Planner, Sr

Job Description

This role will be the point of contact for Manufacturing and Production planning for a large volume product family accessory line. Below are some of the key tasks and responsibilities for this role performed on a weekly or daily basis:

• Work with Contract Manufacturers to plan 12-month build plan schedules for various locations and products.
• Coordinate with buyers on raw material availability and purchasing plan.
• Evaluate plans for upsides, or “what-if” situations; provide weekly updates and reports of output and performance to management.
• Track risk factors for demand planning; provide an implement mitigation plans to assess those risk factors.
• Constant communication with key stakeholders and management.
• Coordinate and lead production meetings; communicate and be able to track gaps in manufacturing process and schedule.
• Ability to adapt quickly (think outside of the box), problem solve and provide input on process and procedure enhancements.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business/Operations Management or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years’ experience with Hardware Manufacturing/ Production planning.
• Ample knowledge of ERP processes and SAP knowledge a must.
• Clear understanding of ISO and SOX requirements.
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP Reporting.
• Communicates effortlessly and efficiently at all levels
• Ability to adapt quickly, problem solve and provide input on process and procedure enhancements.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and leads by example.