A production planner in manufacturing is responsible for ensuring the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. Their duties include:

• Planning and scheduling : Using production planning software and tools to create and maintain schedules that align with customer orders, delivery dates, and inventory levels
• Managing inventory : Working with procurement and warehouse teams to monitor and control inventory levels, and to prevent stockouts or overstocking
• Collaborating with others : Working with managers, team members, and other departments to set production goals, and to identify production needs
• Communicating : Communicating production progress to higher management, and working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Analyzing data : Using data from demand forecasting to plan production requirements, and analyzing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels
• Improving processes : Identifying areas for improvement to ensure cost-effective production
• Solving problems : Investigating problems that arise during production and finding solutions
• Creating reports : Creating reports of activities carried out in production planning

Senior Production planners within Manufacturing should have strong communication and organizational skills, and be proficient in using production planning software and tools. They should also have a good understanding of the manufacturing process and industry standards.