Production Planner

Overview

OVERVIEW:

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.

With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sontara Production planner is responsible for planning/scheduling the three Sontara® manufacturing lines in Old Hickory, TN to support customer sales orders and downstream converting operations. Additional responsibilities include planning external converters and import planning of finished goods from Sontara® sister plant in Asturias, Spain. Establishing the production plans will involve working closely with operations leaders, and others to coordinate manufacturing plans that achieve the company objectives relative to customer service, efficient resource/capacity utilization and inventory management.

JOB

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translates customer orders and downstream converter (both internal and external) requirements into a detailed production plan.
• Balance production plans against business objectives and on-time delivery requirements.
• Enters SAP process orders for production execution.
• Enters SAP purchase orders for external converter execution.
• Maintains daily and open communication with supply chain colleagues to ensure production plans for mainlines and converters are aligned with customer requirements.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Warehouse, R&D, Purchasing, and Customer Service to coordinate production with all other aspects of the distribution process.
• Leads weekly scheduling meeting with manufacturing, maintenance, and purchasing to ensure schedule can be supported and incorporates any downtime required by other departments.
• Partners with SAP data governance team to manage accurate master data and set up new materials.
• Provides timely updates to Customer Service for any customer inquiries as well as if an order is delayed.
• Updates weekly open order report and issues report on behalf of supply chain team to commercial/customer service/leadership.
• Provides disposition for aged inventory as part of routine aged inventory review / available to sell process.
• Interacts with manufacturing personnel and management as needed to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies/delays or additional information requested from manufacturing, customer service or sales.
• Monitors mainline actual line performance against plan to manage priorities and understand operational delays.
• Initiates prioritization of customer demands with sales team when required due to changes in plans or customer requirements.
• Provides relief for other Planner/Schedulers within Supply Chain team.
• Performs other duties, as requested or required by the Supply Chain Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Associate Degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, business, or other related discipline (Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Production/Planning Management)
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in supply chain, production planning or operations preferred
• Experience in SAP ERP system is preferred.
• Advance Excel user experience (formulas, pivot tables, graphs)
• Thorough understanding of production and procurement processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and independent…