Supply Chain Planner

Role and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations. They will collaborate with various stakeholders, including production teams, supply chain, and sales, to create feasible production plans that meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing production downtime. The PPIC Planner will monitor production progress, adjust schedules as needed, and communicate changes to relevant parties to ensure smooth and uninterrupted production flow.

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and available resources.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and supply chain teams to understand customer demands, prioritize orders, and align production plans accordingly.
• Optimize production schedules to maximize resource utilization, minimize changeovers, and reduce downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to ensure availability for production and customer orders.
• Coordinate with production teams to understand production capacity, capabilities, and constraints.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Adjust production schedules in response to changes in demand, material availability, equipment breakdowns, or other disruptions.
• Communicate production schedules and changes to relevant stakeholders, including production teams, supervisors, and other departments.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential production schedule disruptions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide insights, recommendations, and updates on production schedules.
• Monitor and report on production performance, including adherence to schedules, on-time delivery, and production efficiency.
• Continuously improve production planning processes, tools, and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in using production planning software, Forth-Shift systems, Microsoft Excel, SAP HANA
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, displaying a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in production planning and scheduling.