Job summary:
production planning expert
we are seeking a highly skilled production planning expert to join our team. As a key member of our production planning department, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our production schedules to ensure efficient resource utilization and timely customer order fulfillment.
this is a dynamic role that requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. You will be responsible for creating, managing, and adjusting production schedules based on demand forecasts, sales orders, capacity constraints, and material availability.
you will lead the demand review process, collaborating with sales and operations to ensure forecasts are accurate and production plans are achievable. Your expertise will also be utilized to conduct capacity and resource planning to align labor equipment, and material availability with production needs.
the ideal candidate will have experience working with mrp systems and have a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain processes. If you have a passion for optimizing production performance and are looking for a challenging role that offers opportunities for growth and development, we encourage you to apply.
responsibilities:
* create, manage, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts, sales orders, capacity constraints, and material availability.
* lead the demand review process, collaborating with sales and operations to ensure forecasts are accurate and production plans are achievable.
* conduct capacity and resource planning to align labor equipment, and material availability with production needs.
* maintain accuracy of master production schedule (mps) in ms great plains, ensuring alignment with actual demand and production execution.
* run and maintain the great plains mrp module to support material requirements planning and ensure timely procurement.
* collaborate with purchasing, planning, and operations teams to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with customer delivery requirements.
* monitor schedule adherence, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize delays or bottlenecks.
* create and maintain a visual production status tool to communicate priorities, progress, and risks across the organization.
* analyze demand trends and capacity utilization to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
* provide clear communication of scheduling priorities to production and cross-functional teams.
* support inventory management by balancing production levels with inventory targets and lead-time requirements.
requirements:
* minimum 3-5 years of working experience with mrp systems.
* planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
* required skills:
o strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
o proficiency in erp/mrp systems.
o ms great plains is strongly preferred but not required.
o excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
o ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
o knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain process is a plus.
o proficiency with ms office suite, word, excel, and outlook.
o ability to use independent judgement, analyze and make recommendations.
o ability to multi-task, work independently, and contribute effectively in a team environment.