Production Planning Administrator

Production Planning Administrator

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Job summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Production Planning Administrator located in Columbia, SC. Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager the Production Planning Administrator role is responsible for performing the administrative tasks relating to production planning.

What a typical day looks like:

• 1st Point of contact for Leads and Ops/ Stock Room/ Receiving by being on the Floor.
• Serve as Eyes and Ears of the Line to Production Planning/ Master Scheduling
• Working knowledge of Primary/ Secondary Lines to ensure continuous coverage
• Communication Link with Production Planning/ Scheduling
• Release/Print/ Post Work Orders
• Owner/ Report out at MDI Board on Inventory Section
• Inventory/ Red/ Green from Previous Day
• Inventory Trend CTB %
• Inventory Trending Causes
• MDI Actions
• X to Y by Z Who does what by when
• Owner, QTY, ETA, Tracking
• Any Red condition/ 15-day shortage- likely an action needed.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires 4-6 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Affects different areas by contributing to development of techniques or concepts. May assist in developing department goals/ targets

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category: Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available? No

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