Production Planner

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  • Hire Score LLC
Job Summary
Location
Duluth ,GA 30155
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
01 Feb 2025
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Job Description

Founded through a passion for entrepreneurship, our client's success is due to the ingenuity and tenacity of their extraordinary teams, bringing people and ideas together. Join a team where you can build on our client's incredible 80-years of excellence. Our client offers services that encompass display, packaging design, engineering, marketing communications and production as well as warehousing, assembly and third-party logistics.


We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Planner to become part of our client's team in Duluth, GA. As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of scheduling activities necessary to meet the company's supply chain, inventory, and production goals.


Summary of Essential Job Functions:

  • Use Epicor ERP tool to manage production work releases
  • Schedule/reschedule production
  • Place major emphasis on meeting customer requirements
  • Prioritization of production orders in alignment with sales demand
  • Provide guidance to suppliers on purchased part supply and demand
  • Identify shortages and work with suppliers on material need dates to meet ship dates
  • Update and provide open order and scheduling reports
  • Complete work orders in production to update inventory
  • Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
  • Facilitate communication between front office, sales workforce and supply chain teams.
  • Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished goods.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • 3+ years of related production planning experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, economics or other related field
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system knowledge for core supply chain, manufacturing, services, financial and other processes of an organization. Experience with Epicor ERP is preferred, but not required.
  • Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
  • Experience in a corporate sales and service environment is preferred
  • High Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and virtual communication and collaboration tools – such as Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom
  • Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgment, and solve problems
  • Attention to detail and service oriented
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time to meet delivery deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with both front office staff and warehouse staff
  • Must work well independently and be self-motivated


We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.



Outstanding opportunity! Submit your resume today!

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