Planner - Production (Automotive)

Our Offering

• Competitive wages – $65,000 - $80,000 annually  (wage is assigned based on skill and ability and position);
• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your Qualifications

·         Preparation of daily and weekly schedules for assigned product lines or departments, release of production orders, and coordination with overall master schedule
·         Regular communication with production to adjust schedules to accommodate changes in machine/ material availability or staffing.
·         Scheduling of purchase requisitions based on MRP.
·         Optimize planning and control processes, to include monitoring master data and maintaining accuracy and consistency as related to the Integrated Planning model.
·         Alignment of goals and tasks with manager to ensure applicable qualification as defined in qualification matrix
·         Verify capacity and demand risks, highlighting and communicating constraints.
·         Updating SAP Material Masters.
·         Stablish strong communication with external suppliers to facilitate timely and accurate deliveries, addressing any issues that may arise.
·         Monitor deliveries from suppliers for assigned materials and updating SAP.
·         Planning - Creation of releases and EDI transmission to Suppliers.
·         Monitoring inventory levels, react accordingly to min and max, tracking stock movements, and ensuring accuracy in inventory records.
·         Analyze MRP run and determine demand.
·         Order management including purchase orders, production orders to tool centers and scheduling agreements with suppliers of assigned materials.
·         Provide consumption reports as needed.
·         Provide support for manufacturing area and related support functions.
·         Work collaboratively with other team members in logistics, procurement, and operations to achieve company's goals.
·         Identify opportunities for improved efficiency within the saupply chain and operations processes, and support implementation of changes.
·         Other activities/ projects as assigned.

Your Key Responsibilities

•    Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or business related field or equivalent qualification with demonstrated competency
•    Previous experience in production planning preferred
•    APICS ASCM CPIM Part I Certification or ability to become certified within the first year of employment 
•    Ease at math and problem solving.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Analytical thinking skills
•    Some flexibility with working hours
•    Goal and results oriented
•    Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced skills in Excel and analysis tools/formulas
•    Prefer previous experience with ERP systems (SAP) and MRP systems
•    Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology 
•    Consistent and effective planning abilities
•    Disciplined, organized and attentive to detail