Production Planning Specialist

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On Site locations:
Thomaston, Connecticut time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R1000251

The Production Planning Specialist position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. The Production Planning Specialist assists in the creation and regularly monitors overall supply plans to meet customer and business goals. Here’s a list of duties that our Production Planning Specialist performs on a typical day:
* Converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders for all capital expensed purchases.
* Creating new vendors into SAP for purchasing. Maintaining/updating vendor information.
* Accurately maintain purchasing records for selected vendors, using SAP software in an ISO 9000 environment.
* Crosstrain in planning for assigned products, recognizing forecasted requirements and critical resources, with special coordination for new development projects.
* Maintain detailed MRP component build schedules to maximize manufacturing up-time for Dispensing manufacturing & vendor reliability.
* Communicate with Silgan personnel in a timely, clear, efficient, and appropriate method regarding all aspects of parts supply including delivery status, production schedules, lead times, revisions, and OTIF calculations.
* Work with planning, engineering, finance, operations colleagues to record and transfer Silgan metal & molded part manufacturing capability records into SAP for capacity planning.
* Assist Finance team to solve invoicing issues with suppliers. Confirming pricing and/or approve charges.
* Place orders and act as primary contact with manufacturing subcontractors and assigned vendors to support manufacturing plan.
* Identify customer requirements not on order and develop supply forecasts with customer service, sales, and manufacturing to best utilize production capacities.
* Manage schedules to achieve service level targets while maintaining inventory objectives.
* Working with warehouse personnel to accurately receive components into SAP
* Interface with all company disciplines to ensure inventory accuracy.
* Insure monthly Lean assignments are complete for all planning team members.
* Assist development & support integration of new SAP
* Summarize SIOP & Capacity info for local review & company-wide distribution as needed.
* Collect/build/publish planning data as required to help improve manufacturing performance.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Qualified Candidates must have:
*** High School Diploma or GED
* 5-7 years’ experience in a high volume, repetitive manufacturing organization.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a Team environment.
* Time management and organizational skills are essential.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.
* SAP R3/BW planning experience and/or APICS certification is a plus.
** Preferred Candidates will have:
*** Ability to work independently and be proactive.
* Ability to analyze, interpret and report data.
* Ability to prioritize work is essential.
* Good oral and written communication skills
** Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):
*** Ability to lift and/or move 35 lbs.
* Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
* Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.
*** LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
**** The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
** All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
** This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only…