Production Planner

Production Planner

• Maintain and establish production schedules (ERP system or manual Kanban) with input from key departments including Production, Purchasing, Quality Control, Marketing, and Supply Planning.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Assurance buyers to prevent material shortages.
• Ensure optimal production flow through finite scheduling, data analysis, and resolution of routine issues.
• Generate and analyze data, run reports, and provide scheduling recommendations.
• Resolve production schedule messages and issues raised by production personnel.
• Manage routine to moderately complex scheduling activities with limited scope.
• Seek supervisor guidance for non-routine issues or escalations.
• Follow established processes, work instructions, and company policies.
• Review work for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop reports and tools to improve workflow efficiency and scheduling effectiveness.

• Ensures packaging production schedules are executable, material-ready, and aligned with Global Planning demand.
• Maintains accurate plans while coordinating with Production, Purchasing, and Supply Assurance to prevent downtime and material shortages.
• Utilizes SAP MRP and finite scheduling tools to improve schedule adherence, optimize capacity, and balance inventory.
• Analyzes KPIs—including yields, scrap, and product life cycle risk—to identify constraints early and protect customer deliveries.
• Supports continuous improvement through reporting, schedule message resolution, and workflow enhancements that strengthen planning accuracy and production flow.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Product Supply Management, or related field.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience with ERP systems or in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in general production planning/scheduling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues.
• Production Planning & Scheduling Expertise
• ERP / SAP MRP Systems Proficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis & KPI Management Operational Discipline & Continuous Improvement