Planner III

The Planner III develops production plans and schedules to meet customer demands. They also create shop orders and prepare inventory targets based on production plans and schedules. Prepare inventory targets in concert with production plans Create shop orders based on the production schedule Provide data-driven insights during production and operations planning meetings Plan equipment, material and workforce requirements to meet production schedule Lead and/or support scheduled planning meetings Perform critical ERP transactions and prepare special reports on status of production Develop and maintain production plans based on master schedule demand Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, and material requirements to ensure operational continuity Create and close manufacturing jobs and follow up on their status Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure execution of project plans Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including plan attainment, on-time delivery, and on-time job completion Identify risks, bottlenecks, and process deviations, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Maintain and update planning data in systems such as Kinetic and Power BI Prepare reports and perform data analysis to support management decision-making Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes Provide guidance and support to junior planners and contribute to the standardization of planning processes Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and internal procedures throughout the planning process Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field of Study Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree