Production Planner LOC;Fairfield, Connecticut

100,000 - 200,000

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop production plans for assigned production facilities that meet multiple goals including: Service levels, Capacity and Inventory targets.
  • Perform distribution requirements planning and execute stock transfer when necessary.
  • Manage ERP LX data pertaining to the supply chain.
  • Manage inventory turns to improve service and minimize aged/obsolete inventory.
  • Monitor on a daily basis the implementation of the detail production plan for each assigned work centers ensuring that there are no short or late shipments.
  • Manage assigned outside warehouses for various tasks, such as shop orders, billing and inventory adjustments.
  • Participate on various teams and committees, and attend meetings as related to job duties.
  • Support the organizational Mission Statement.
  • Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Supply Chain Planning Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
  • Requires strong inter-personal, communication and analytical skills.
  • Ability to make logical and accurate decisions using the best available information.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and anticipate needs.
  • Detail-oriented and well organized.
  • Excellent skills in word processing, spreadsheet use and development, and data base systems.
  • BPCS/LX experience a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Business or Supply Chain Degree with three to five years of related experience.
  • Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel (knowledge of formulas, formatting, graphs, v look up and pivot tables a must), Windows and Share Point.
  • An ERP package, such as BPCS or LX and working knowledge of MRP, DRP, Item Master and BOM.
  • Proficient in writing and running data mart or query programs such as Business Objects, XL400, IDF or Microsoft Query.

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