Assistant Planner; Central Region​/LL

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be instrumental in forecasting, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to meet customer demand while optimizing resources. This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and analytical skills to ensure seamless production continuity, optimal inventory levels, and accurate reporting.

• Forecast & Scheduling: Conduct forecast planning and schedule production orders in alignment with demand and available resources.

• Workflow Coordination: Coordinate directly with Project Leaders, Planners, and Production Supervisors to prioritize production workflows based on delivery schedules.

• Material & BOM Management: Handle material and production planning, material requisitions, and the maintenance of the Bill of Materials (BOM) or design change implementations.

• Order Confirmation: Confirm production orders based on current material and capability availability.

• Inventory Control: Plan, control, and coordinate with purchasers regarding material deliveries to prevent the build-up of excess stock inventory.

• Production Continuity: Continuously monitor material availability to avoid production disruptions.

• Reporting: Track and generate periodic reports, including Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) and Buy-down claims.

• Financial Alignment: Ensure the timely and accurate closure of production orders to facilitate invoicing.

• Data Analysis: Prepare and deliver ad-hoc reports for management and cross-functional teams, providing timely data analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• No prior experience required.

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