Position Summary
The production planner is responsible for developing and maintaining a detailed production plan within a network of manufacturing facilities including contract manufacturers, ensuring a balance between plant capacity, efficiency, shipment, and logistics. The production planner ensures that the plant schedule is transparent and coordinates the use of the plant's resources such as machines/lines, material, and personnel with the goal of requirements coverage that is as complete as possible and on schedule. Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Will maintain inventory levels within the levels that meet the customer service levels, track the performance and the cost levels set by management. Develop & implement recovery backup plans, identify opportunities for process improvements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and organize production schedules for multiple products
- Review MPS with production team on a set frequency (weekly) and propose adjustments if needed
- Responsible for the medium-term and long-term capacity outlook, optimizing the trade-offs between production capacity constraints & inventory levels
- Communicate the final production plan to manufacturing operations to ensure alignment.
- Issue and maintain work orders in ERP system.
- Manage and develop production planning within agreed standards (inventory policies, target service level, batch sizes, lead-time
- Support the IBP process; participate in the demand review meetings on a monthly (and weekly) basis as base of understanding for volatility in demand as well as owning capacity related settings and outlook to drive discussions and create simulations, if necessary
- Identify internal capacity bottlenecks in medium & long-term planning horizon, and make recommendations and propose solutions/scenarios to solve them
- Plan and support new product introduction
- Collect, analyze, create/update, and report supply chain key business metrics
- Participate in Monthly Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).
- Perform root-cause analysis for continuous improvement
- Maintain the integrity of system data and information for supply planning
- Manage special packaging requests (value added packages)
Key Competencies
- Analytical --Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Planning/Organizing-- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Business Acumen-- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Key Relationships
- Internal: All Operations, Material Planners, Demand Planners, Quality, Customer Service and Logistics
- External: 3rd party Co-packers and storage locations.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or related field is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning within an ERP system required
- Experience in MRP (Manufacturing resource planning) and WMS (Warehouse Management System) highly preferred
- Experience in implementation of ERP systems preferred
- Compile realistic and detailed production schedules
- Planning and analytical skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Must be solution oriented and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
Proximo is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.