▪ Plan, schedule and execute production planning activities daily to achieve on time delivery to customers
▪ Manage exceptions messages and review demand signals for dependent and independent requirements daily in MRP.
▪ Actively analyze production orders to align delivery expectations and ensure last schedule date are updated within the system either manually or automated.
▪ Efficiently schedule work load maximize routing times and minimize set ups.
▪ Minimize and execute production backlog in FIFO methodology and provide details (reasons OTIF late, delays, breakdowns, etc.) as needed.
▪ Perform production planning and control according to demand plan, production, control plan, work instructions and standards.
▪ Coordinate and escalate capacity/labor related issues in relation to current, mid and long term capacity planning.
▪ Work with Material Planning, Production and Quality to eliminate delayed materials and output due to vendor delays, quality or production issues and machine downtimes.
▪ Align with Maintenance to allow for machine maintenance.
▪ Use communication channels to alert team members of potential issues/ concerns.
▪ Constantly review open orders, order status and stock items to ensure goods are shipping on time and not holding unnecessary stock.
▪ Assist management and other individuals in meetings/communication as a back up to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
▪ Provide feedback on BOM’s/Routings as needed.
▪ Adjust SAP planning parameters and perforem necessary maintenance (lead times, shifts, labor, etc)
▪ Dynamically working towards full automation to support the Integrated Supply Chain Planning Model set by the CT Group Sector.
▪ Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
▪ Engage in processes to improve and achieve plant goals.
▪ Supports with KPI numbers when Supply Chain Manager is unavailable.
▪ Initiation and implementation of continuous improvement by applying CBS methods and training measures.
▪ 3 or more years of professional experience in various supply chain and logistics functions
▪ 3 or more years of professional experience in production planner
▪ Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, purchasing, customer service, production or CBS preferred but not required
▪ Good organizational skills as well as detailed oriented
▪ Expeience in Excel for at least 4 years.
▪ 5 years SAP experience.
Skills Required
- 3+ years professional experience in various supply chain and logistics functions
- 3+ years professional experience as a production planner
- Experience using Excel for at least 4 years
- 5 years SAP experience
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Cross-functional experience (engineering, quality, purchasing, customer service, production or CBS)
What We Do
ContiTech is a leading industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient material-based solutions using rubber, plastics, metal, and fabric. It serves diverse industrial sectors, including off-highway mobility, mining, agriculture, construction, energy management, and the automotive industry, providing system-critical components like hoses, conveyor belts, and air springs for challenging industrial environments globally.
