Planner IV

Role Overview

The Level IV Manufacturing Planner is a senior-level role responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient operations, on-time delivery, and cost-effective resource utilization. This position requires strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational objectives.

• Translate overall business strategy into actionable plans for manufacturing, inventory management, make / buy decisions, and distribution.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with customer demand and inventory targets.
• Proactively adjust schedules to address changes in demand, material availability, or capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and operations teams to integrate new products into production plans.
• Maintain accurate records of production plans, work orders, and inventory levels.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to resolve delays, shortages, or priority changes.

• Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitor and optimize capacity utilization to meet production goals.

• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports (e.g., On-Time Performance, Revenue, Earned Hours).
• Optimize resource utilization, including labor, equipment, and materials, to meet production targets.

• Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.

• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP / MRP systems for planning and inventory control.

• Act as a key liaison between production, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align production plans with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.

• Education :
  Bachelor s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience : 2+ years in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills :
  Proficiency in ERP / MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and strong Excel / data analysis capabilities.
• Strong PC skills required (MS Office).
• Soft Skills :
  Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence personnel of various levels and disciplines
• Self-starter, high level of personal accountability, and innovative individual.

Explore exciting career opportunities at ANDREW, part of the Amphenol family. With a legacy of over 85 years in wireless innovation, we empower mobile operators and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions.

ANDREW, an Amphenol company, is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world s largest technology companies. ANDREW offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that our company is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

ANDREW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin

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