Production Planner

Production PlannerThis position is for a Production Planner responsible for production planning and control activities for assigned products/product lines. The Production Planner will work independently with limited supervision when training is complete. The Production Planner will act on ERP exceptions, internal business information and guidance from Supervisor and Manufacturing, current inventory levels and product lead-times to support Customer demand. This candidate will be responsible for meeting Customer and Company targets.What You Will DoValidate and act on MPS/MRP results through to releasing Work Orders to the Manufacturing FloorMonitor work order activity to ensure timely hand-offs between production levelsActively evaluate, mitigate, communicate delays or supply risks to Manager & Master SchedulingActively participate in Detailed Production Schedule for assigned products and related operationsPerform escalated expediting when required to ensure on-time deliveryProactively interact and communicate with internal partners – Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Scheduling, Quality, Program ManagementWork with Supply Chain (Procurement) to monitor delivery status on in-bound purchased materials, components affecting planned productionActively participate as Department representative in the event an NCR (non-Conformance) is logged on assigned products/product linesParticipate in SOKO (Sales Order Kick Off) events with Master Scheduling and Program Management to support new and/or existing Customer ContractsMonitor, initiate change requests for SAP master data and other general data settings to ensure accurate system signalsActively contribute in the development of standardized process and procedure (SJI) for the Production Planning and Control teamResponsible for tracking metrics on assigned activities in order to drive results and continuous improvements in Department activityPerforms other assigned activities, including participation on Deep Dive, Quality, Operation, Manufacturing-driven process events, as assignedProvide backup to other members of the Production Planning & Control team with cross-training across all products/product linesQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced DegreeRelevant experience in Production Planning & Control workAbility to provide excellent Customer Service to both external & internal CustomersAbility to independently, creatively problem-solve across Production Planning and Manufacturing-related issuesAbility to make independent decisions on product issues, but understands which issues to escalate to Supervisor and/or Materials Management for adviceAbility to read, analyze and interpret common SOP's, technical documents, instructions and reportsStrong strategic, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills requiredAbility to download, analyze ERP data with Excel based tools (e.g. Pivot Tables, Vlookup)Qualifications We PreferPrior experience working with Detailed Production scheduling is preferred.Requires 3+ years of work experience in an ERP environment – preferably SAPPrior experience in process and/or discrete production environment with knowledge of Production Planning & Control.Prior experience evaluating ERP master data – Bill of Materials, Routers and data sets affecting Production PlanningComputer skills; Power user in Microsoft Excel is preferredWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!