Production Planner

Job description

The Production Planner will support the department by translating business supply needs into actionable production schedules. Focuses on continuous improvement across the supply chain, optimizing inventory levels, shortening end‑to‑end lead times, and leading ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations. Input new item organization data including make/buy lead‑time and planner code. Enter build plans into the ERP system and support planning tools. Develop and manage planning BOMs and resources. Review and convert MRP (Oracle Supply Planning) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders. Review MRP compression and exception messages, resolve conflicts and maintain regular communication with production, project management, procurement and the master scheduler. Attend production meetings to verify schedule adherence, focusing on ETA and demand supply. Support production management during meetings by informing the manufacturing team of material availability or highlighting risks and leading issue resolution. Review the ERP system daily to ensure material quantities align with order due dates. Maintain ERP data accuracy, including item master data, through timely transaction execution. Meet urgent deadlines by reprioritizing planning activities and checking inventory. Represent the organization responsibly and professionally. Perform other duties as required by business needs and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or supply chain management or diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering or production or equivalent
• MRP planning experience with complex products with multi‑layer BOMs and high individual parts count (thousands)
• experience in a multi‑disciplined MRP planning role covering CNC machining, fabrication, assembly and testing
• experience as a planner in an ETO or MTO business environment
• experience with advanced planning systems such as Oracle ASCP or SAP APO
• Oracle ERP/MRP super‑user experience
• demonstrated ability to deliver cost reduction and operational performance results
• demonstrated ability to create new master production scheduling methodologies

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