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!