Production Planner

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner.

This individual is responsible for scheduling various work centers to meet customer requirements derived from the master production schedule. This person will also be accountable for managing the inventory levels of work in process items both purchased and manufactured.

• Determine products and quantities to manufacture on the most efficient production equipment, using various IT systems such as SAP and MES (ADVARIS or Shop Floor).
• Analyze actual loading vs. capacity and identify bottlenecks as well as under‑load situations.
• Maintain customer service levels at acceptable levels by scheduling production in an efficient manner.
• Procurement of raw materials utilizing SAP and Procure It to support the master production schedule.
• Review WIP levels to keep obsolete inventory at a minimum.
• Coordinate production schedules and accommodate priority requirements.
• Must support the production departments and work closely with the supervisors in the plant; work with the supervisors and leads to create next 48 hour line schedule.
• Coordinate the workflow for manufacturing operations from quoting items until the material has been completed and entered into finished goods ready to ship.
• Conduct physical daily counts of specific RAWs and rod and provide daily reports for production and RAW material.
• Place orders of RAW materials needed to facilitate production based on our demand or scheduled orders.

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Computer Science or related engineering field.

3 or more years' experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.