Planner, Production

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

Planner, Production 2 independently manages SAP-based demand, supply, and production planning processes for assigned site operations and/or more complex contracts. The role analyzes production schedules, material availability, WIP, inventory levels, and period-end reconciliation issues; determines planning priorities; resolves exceptions with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Inventory, and Finance; and provides direction in planning meetings to maintain WIP and inventory within established business parameters, including the 45-day production schedule balance.

• Independently develops and maintains production and material plans for assigned site operations and/or more complex contracts; evaluates schedule requirements, WIP, inventory levels, and material availability to determine planning priorities and corrective actions.
• Leads SAP planning administration for contracts, BOMs, routings, work centers, confirmations, and daily production records; reviews transaction accuracy, investigates exceptions, and directs corrections needed for period close.
• Partners with Procurement to determine material requirements, prepare and prioritize requisitions, and resolve supplier or order-timing issues that affect production schedule attainment and inventory targets.
• Directs monthly inventory reconciliation activities for assigned areas, assigns count validation work, analyzes variances, and determines actions needed to align inventory records with the production schedule and lot forecasts. Performs other administrative production and material planning duties as assigned; may lead special planning analyses or process-improvement efforts for assigned operations.
• Leads production planning meetings for assigned areas; provides guidance to Operations, Quality, Inventory, Procurement, and Finance on planning risks, priorities, and decisions required to maintain delivery commitments.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for SAP planning processes; trains counterparts, reviews planning practices, and recommends process improvements to support accurate and compliant planning activity.

• Advanced SAP production planning and materials management knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of demand planning, production planning, production scheduling, forecasting, inventory management, and inventory control
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on planning priorities, inventory actions, and cross-functional issue resolution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to train others and recommend process improvements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate’s Degree (AA) in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field Preferred
• Bachelor’s…