Production Planner

Position Purpose:

Manage all aspects of the working relationship with our production facilities, to include long range planning of inventory and production levels, daily scheduling of production and shipping requirements, and expediting activities as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. Coordinates activities with OWI customer service and location personnel to satisfy all customer requirements.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

Production Planning
o Develop and maintain production schedules in collaboration with third-party sites to meet customer demand and optimize operational efficiency.
o Work closely with the centralized planning team to align production plans with overall company objectives.

Inventory Management
o Implement and execute inventory strategies to achieve optimal levels, balancing between customer service goals and cost objectives.
o Monitor and manage inventory days on hand, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
o Clear and process any system errors generated by production that may cause delays in shipments in a timely manner.

Customer Service
o Ensure customer on-time service levels exceed 95% through effective production planning and coordination.
o Address any customer-related concerns or inquiries promptly.
o Communicate with plants and customer service clear and concisely to provide accurate information regarding orders.

Capacity and Storage Management
o Optimize production capacity utilization while considering storage constraints.
o Collaborate with operations to identify and address capacity challenges proactively.

Communication and Collaboration
o Maintain regular communication with operations, customer support, warehousing, purchasing departments, and on-site teams to ensure smooth production operations.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address scheduling adherence issues and implement root cause corrective actions.

System Data Management
o Utilize and maintain ERP planning systems, with a preference for experience in SAP, to ensure accurate and up-to-date production data.
o Implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data management processes.

Lean Six Sigma
o Apply lean six sigma principles to identify opportunities for process improvement within the production planning and inventory management functions.

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in production planning or a related role within the supply chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and experience with ERP planning systems, with SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.