Planner

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Job Description:

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting production and operational activities to ensure customer requirements and business objectives are achieved. This role manages supply and demand planning activities, coordinates with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), and works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, on-time order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and efficient execution of production plans.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Order Management

• Review and analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs to ensure adequate supply and production readiness.
• Manage and coordinate purchase orders and production orders with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Monitor order status and ensure timely execution and delivery to meet customer commitments.
• Support demand changes including expedite, pull-in, push-out, upside, and recovery requirements.

Consign Inventory & Material Management

• Assist in consign inventory reconciliation activities and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely goods receipt transactions into the warehouse.

RMA, Rework & Conversion Management

• Coordinate RMA processes with internal teams and Contract Manufacturers.
• Manage rework, conversion, and disposition activities to support customer and operational requirements.
• Track and ensure timely closure of RMA and rework activities.

Finished Goods Management

• Support finished goods planning and inventory management activities.
• Coordinate shipment readiness and inventory availability to meet customer delivery schedules.

System & Reporting

• Perform system transactions accurately and timely within ERP systems.
• Maintain planning parameters, order records, and transactional data integrity.
• Generate and distribute weekly operational and planning reports.
• Analyze planning and operational data to support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and Contract Manufacturers to resolve supply chain and production issues.
• Support special customer requests and urgent business requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as required by management.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in Production Planning, Material Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a related function.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) is preferred.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of MRP, production planning, and inventory management concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.

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