Production Planner

Mandatory Skills

ERP System like SAP

Data analytics

Production Planner

Convert the unconstraint net requirements into a site level feasible, constrained capacity plan for key resources for finished goods and FRU's (Field Replaceable Units). Works closely with manufacturing to set the constrained plan.

Manual or systematic calculation of netted supply requirements for both purchased and manufactured upstream materials.

Ensures accuracy of signals for the timely ordering and delivery of components to support manufacturing activities. Determine if current suppliers' deliveries adequately provide needed raw material. Set raw material inventory at appropriate target levels, take material yield into account. Expedite raw material supply necessary to meet demand.

Works closely with Supply Planning to insure we are meeting customer expectations and desired customer service level.

Establishes effective communication with supporting functions to resolve issues that may impact the production schedule. This includes but not limited to purchasing, manufacturing planning, repair depot, engineering, quality, regulatory, customer service and document control.

Set target stocking levels for FRU's based on historical usage and based on input from product experts. Maintains appropriate target and reorder points to meet business fill rate targets.

Participates in new product launch meetings and assist in developing new product forecasts and production schedules.

Minimize SLOB, perform excess and obsolete inventory reviews. Timely dispositions of materials; plan and reserve for EOL (End of Life) support.

ECO (Engineering Change Order) review and implementation, work with Engineering and Service Planning to disposition to minimize impact to SLOB and service level.

Develop production and procurement plans, meeting demand, supporting inventory objectives, and aligned with S&OP.

Escalate potential constraints to STEM (Short term exception management) process.

Creates and maintains all SAP material master data including routings, cycle times, inventory targets in all spare parts service locations.

Supporting EOL by working with purchasing to complete last time buy or engineer to quality replacement.