Join a dynamic manufacturing team where your planning and logistics expertise will ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence!

Job Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and implementing production schedules using SAP R/3 to meet customer requirements, including JIT/JIS delivery functions. This role ensures effective communication with customers, monitors finished goods inventory levels, and coordinates cross-functional efforts to optimize production flow and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer delivery communications.
• Monitor customer EDI and advanced shipping notices to ensure accurate scheduling.
• Create and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinate engineering changes to support customer needs while minimizing obsolescence.
• Monitor finished goods inventory levels for accuracy and recommend improvements.
• Assist with inventory-related activities to optimize stock levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in lean manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, cycle times, and inventory flow.
• Keep management informed of issues affecting schedules, deliveries, and production capacity.
• Establish communication channels with customers, shipping, manufacturing, materials, and third-party logistics partners.
• Support capacity planning and participate in special assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with an automotive supplier is preferred.
• Experience in capacity planning and inventory control.

Why Join Us?

As a Production Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production operations, meeting customer expectations, and driving improvements in inventory management. Your contributions will support a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in manufacturing logistics.