Production Planner

Must be able to travel to Mexico at least 50% of the time

Can sit out of the following locations:

Oceanside, CA

Corona, CA

Rialto, CA

Phoenix, AZ

Working with internal customers across various departments, the Production Planner is responsible for coordinating production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand and achieve target inventory and service levels.

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Execute production scheduling while balancing mold strategies, customer requirements, lead time needs, and the demand forecast.
• Establish and communicate frozen schedules with Operations. Coordinate product transfer among sites.
• Be an advocate for and track schedule adherence at the plants
• Enhance planning tools to drive scheduling process efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels across plants and DCs; perform analyses to avoid out-of-stock or overstock using the ABC methodology.
• Manage scheduling and inventory continuous improvement projects.
• Review open orders in the ERP system to ensure order fulfillment.
• Reports to management regularly and provides recommendations for a better planning process and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Shipping to meet customer requirements, including executing schedule changes in coordination with Operations and Customer Service, and working with Customer Service to improve on-time delivery.
• Plan and prioritize operations to deliver maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Schedule Make to Order items – includes establishing dates, defining minimum QTY, filling orders to meet required ship dates, and advises Customer Service team.
• Work with Customer Service, Sales, and Product Management to determine production priorities during conflicts.
• Possess knowledge of master data to include material master, MRP, BOMs, routing, and the ECN process.
• Monitor and maintain MRP planning parameters for the manufactured items.
• Other items assigned by the Manager

The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field
• 5+ years of supply chain experience
• Must be able to travel to Mexico at least 50% of the time
• Demonstrated analytical skills with ability to develop concepts in an actionable strategy and plan
• Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. MRP experience is required.
• Experience with building reports/dashboard using Excel Power query or Power BI is preferred
• Experience with SAP/JDE is preferred.
• Able to multi-task and display a high level of company/team spirit in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and very seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as normally it is based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.

Our compensation reflects labor costs across several US markets. The pay range of $74,000 – $97,000 per year is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance people's lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.