Production Planner

Production Planner

Regular Full-Time Professionals Montgomery, IL, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting the company’s end-to-end production planning and procurement activities for soap manufacturing operations. This role focuses on planning, buying, supplier management, cost analysis, and ensuring that all planning and procurement activities align with the company’s operational and strategic objectives. The Production Planner works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize the supply chain and mitigate risks.

Job Duties:

Procurement:

• Supplier Selection:
  Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Order Placement:
  Issuing purchase orders for required materials and components. Expedite past due orders and coordinate quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers.
• Contract Negotiation:
  Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.

Inventory Management:

• Stock Monitoring:
  Regularly checking inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking.
• Replenishment Planning:
  Planning and executing material replenishment to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Inventory Turnover:
  Managing the rate at which inventory is used and replenished.

Production Planning:

• Scheduling:
  Creating and updating production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
• Demand Forecasting:
  Using historical data and market trends to predict future material needs.
• Capacity Planning:
  Ensuring that production capacity aligns with demand and material availability. Work closely with planning, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing activities with production schedules and business goals.

Quality Assurance:

• Material Inspection:
  Support inspection of materials upon receipt to ensure they meet quality standards with quality and operations teams. Track for timely release.
• Issue Resolution:
  Addressing and resolving any quality issues with suppliers promptly in coordination with supplier quality team.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Performance Monitoring:
  Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement, inventory, and production.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Analyzing data to identify areas for process improvement and implementing changes.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of contingency plans to address supply disruptions or changes in market conditions.
• Collaborates with Sourcing on activities that comply with company policies, ethical standards, and international trade regulations.

Basic

Minimum Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or closely related field
• 5+ years’ thorough experience in sourcing, procurement, production planning or scheduling, or supply chain management is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP and procurement tools is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful outcome of Inspections & Audits by the Health Authority (USFDA), 3rd party certification agencies and customers (existing as well as prospective).
• All finished products released for shipment to the customers meet their established quality standards.
• Effective & Efficient deployment of Quality Management System ensuring sustained certifications for ISO 22716 and 21 CFR part 210 & 211.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk distances, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces and wear required PPE in designated areas
• Able to sit for long periods of time utilizing a computer

Other

Required Skills:

• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Achievement of strategic goals and objectives within the defined timelines.
• Improvement of key performance…