Planning Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Run and review SAP reports every morning to monitor production activities, material movements, and order status.
• Update and maintain production attainment daily to ensure accurate visibility of current production priorities.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes, delays, or risks to the Planning Manager and Operations team.
• Support production execution to ensure customer orders are completed according to schedule.
• Create and maintain project‑specific tracking for Operations and Inventory teams.
• Provide regular status updates on production orders, shortages, and project completion.
• Maintain accurate production records and performance metrics.
• Review the Cardboard Material List daily.
• Verify material availability for upcoming production requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory teams to obtain material availability dates and estimated arrival times for shortages.
• Communicate material constraints that may impact production schedules.
• Track and document material spoilage and production losses.
• Update spoilage records and tracking spreadsheets daily.
• Prepare and submit spoilage reports to designated stakeholders upon completion.
• Monitor daily deliveries and shipment statuses for both Dallas and Monterrey operations.
• Communicate delivery issues, delays, and transportation concerns to appropriate teams.
• Assist in ensuring customer delivery commitments are met.
• Support Capture and distribute Master Capacity screenshots every week.
• Assist the Purchasing team with the creation of purchase orders as needed to support production continuity.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of required materials.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams.

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in production coordination, production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain support.
• Experience in a make‑to‑order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production tracking tools.
• Ability to analyze production and inventory data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem‑solving and critical‐thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain processes.

Demonstrates expertise in production coordination and supply chain management, with a strong focus on monitoring production activities, material availability, and effective communication across teams. Proficient in using ERP systems like SAP and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and tracking.

• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Production Tracking Tools