Production Planner

Who You Are

As a Planner, you are the central point of coordination for a specific product line, ensuring seamless planning, material flow, and documentation. You are resourceful, adaptable, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities-from configuration management to expediting materials. You demonstrate Versatility in balancing collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and production teams while maintaining Ownership of product line performance.

• Support daily coordination of materials, scheduling, and planning for the assigned product line.
• Work closely with Buyers, Logistics, and Production to ensure raw materials and components arrive on time.
• Update ERP systems with real-time status of parts, orders, and product configurations.

• Assist in maintaining accurate product documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing changes.
• Track and expedite orders, following up on procurement lead times and delivery schedules.
• Learn product structure, assemblies, and sub-assemblies to better facilitate communication among departments.

• Communicate potential shortages or delays to cross‑functional teams and help identify short‑term solutions.
• Work under guidance from senior specialists or managers to understand and resolve product line bottlenecks.
• Collect and organize data for basic reporting on product line metrics (e.g., on‑time delivery, quality).

• Act as the key liaison for materials and scheduling within the assigned product line.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Warehouse, and Production Supervisors to ensure aligned planning and timely availability of materials.
• Proactively identify potential shortages or capacity constraints and implement corrective actions.

• Oversee product updates, engineering changes, and configuration management efforts.
• Update BOMs, routings, and work instructions based on ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) or new product introductions.
• Ensure all stakeholders (Supply Chain, Production, Quality) are informed of changes and their effective dates.

• Review historical usage, lead times, and production forecasts to anticipate material demands.
• Monitor product line KPIs (e.g., lead time, inventory turns, on‑time delivery) to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Provide recommendations for safety stock or inventory buffers to maintain optimal flow.

• Communicate product line needs and updates with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth transitions for new or revised products.
• Guide and mentor Product Line Specialist I personnel, sharing best practices in ERP usage and scheduling.

• Lead cross‑functional coordination to optimize the product line's efficiency, balancing production capacity, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Develop and implement best practices for planning and scheduling, including advanced planning systems or methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and lower costs.

• Manage complex product changes, ensuring alignment with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production at a strategic level.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to roll out new products, expansions, or product line transitions smoothly and on time.
• Evaluate the impact of product changes on capacity, scheduling, and budget.

• Train and mentor junior and mid‑level Product Line Specialists, establishing guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee department‑level projects that enhance the product line's performance or integrate with broader company objectives.
• Represent the product line in meetings with executives or external stakeholders (e.g., key suppliers, major customers).

• Conduct in‑depth analyses on production metrics, material usage, and inventory data to support strategic decision‑making.
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