Production Planner

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. As a Production Planner, the primary responsibility will be to coordinate and plan production for our manufacturing facilities. The position will also be responsible for requisitioning raw materials and keeping adequate on-hand stock for production. This position holds a crucial role in ensuring proper levels of inventory are produced to reduce the amount of aged stock JOB SUMMARY: As a Production Planner, the primary responsibility will be to coordinate and plan production for our manufacturing facilities. The position will also be responsible for requisitioning raw materials and keeping adequate on-hand stock for production. This position holds a crucial role in ensuring proper levels of inventory are produced to reduce the amount of aged stock EDUCATION: Required: High school diploma Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field EXPERIENCE: Required: 2+ years of experience in a position related to inventory management Preferred: 4-8 years of experience in a position related to inventory management, supply chain management, or demand forecasting POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification Required: Advanced understanding and experience in inventory planning. Experience using inventory management softwares and ERP systems. Strong communication and problem solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail Preferred: Previous experience with Sage X3. Experience in optimizing inventory levels, reducing carrying costs, and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions) 1) Plan optimized batches for the facilities assigned to the Production Planner 2) Work with Sales, Operations, and other departments to obtain forecast information related to changes in sales demand, raw material availability, etc 3) Calculate optimal batch sizes for entry into the ERP system 4) Identify potential customer backorders and instigate corrective measures to avoid late shipments 5) Assist with setting up inter-site transfers when needed 6) Aged Inventory Review and suggestions to Sales/Operations for disposition or use 7) Identify and help correct procedural or system issues that cause inventory inaccuracies 8) Assist with cycle count and annual physical count process VIN123 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!