Production Planner

Production Planner

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review customer forecast and plan materials to support upcoming builds
• Work with engineering to manage and maintain accurate floorstock BOMs
• Track and process orders for equipment and supplies needed for manufacturing
• Manage vendor relationships and drive down material costs
• Summarize purchases into monthly / quarterly reports regarding stock levels by category and location
• Conduct regular review meetings with production to manage and control on hand inventory and aging
• Conduct risk assessments on supply trends, review and rebalance inventory
• Continuously improve procurement processes
• Document and maintain flowcharts of changes in process

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a procurement, program management, or supply chain role
• Proven ability to lead a cooperative effort among members of a team
• Must have good communication skills to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Solid background working in a fast-paced, change management environment formulating strategies and utilizing internal/external resources

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and resourceful
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• High volume reporting and data analysis experience
• Basic knowledge of server and cloud computing industry is preferred, but not required