Production Planner

Production Planner – Danfoss

Location:

Ames, IA

Now is a great time to join our team in Ames! We are seeking an experienced Production Planner responsible for working cross‑functionally to set up and maintain realistic production plans based on the forecast, supply chain, engineering, sales, and operations execution capabilities, and then communicating that plan to all stakeholders.

The planner’s primary role is to proactively satisfy internal & external customer demand in an efficient and timely manner while monitoring all key KPIs. The focus is on the future, taking control of the orders to be executed, monitoring the forecast and order activity over the planning horizon, and communicating the realistic production plan to all stakeholders without supervision approval.

• Release new production orders maintaining 24–48 hours released to the floor
• Maintain front‑end assembly schedules by removing completed and adding new orders
• Manage upcoming scheduling issues through communication with procurement and operations
• Review schedule ensuring the previous day’s plan (5–6 weeks into the future) is still intact
• Work schedule changes within lead time with Operations, Order Fulfillment and procurement
• Maintain engineering requests by closely monitoring implementation dates
• Communicate issues proactively so the organization can react in time
• Meet customer and internal KPIs or understand and communicate barriers proactively
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Safety, Quality, Order Fulfillment, Finance, and procurement to ensure plans are fulfilled as scheduled

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or 4 years of professional planning/supply‑chain experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is preferred
• Proven problem‑solving and excellent customer‑service skills
• Strong decision‑making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Team player who builds positive working relationships

• Promotion from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance
• Inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued
• Benefits such as 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more

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If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off‑ and on‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district‑energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933.

Danfoss is family‑owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.