PRODUCTION PLANNER

Responsibilities arrow_right Schedule the orders on production lines involving a variety of product mix and fluctuating requirements based on demand forecast, customer orders, current inventories, and line capacity, Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports Determines material, manufacturing processes and equipment Plan/schedule the orders within the relevant period appropriate to the site, to ensure compliance with OTIF, Review, adjust, and update a fluctuating schedule based on customer orders, production problems, material needs, and other areas as required.
Determine appropriate supply of products based on the potential demand for goods, Analyze and interpret a variety of reports regarding plant operations, resource and personnel needs, efficiency, cycle times, on-time service, sales/customers, and determine operational or scheduling changes to improve plant performance.
Serve as a liaison between production operations and other areas, such as sales, customer service, production, shipping and receiving, and other departments regarding general operations, and questions and concerns, to ensure on-time delivery, Provide updates in production meetings regarding production schedules, plant performance, and other areas as required.
Assist with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products, which includes maintaining inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments.
Qualifications arrow_right Two/Three years of scheduling or supply chain experience.
Applying fundamental scheduling and distribution principles and practices.
Reading and responding to constant change environments.
Understanding of basic production and operational principles and practices.
Analyzing a variety of data and developing reports.
Advanced Excel, Familiar with SAP Strong communication skills Assertiveness, Italian/English