Production Planner at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Fort Mill, South Carolina

Job Description:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling assigned manufacturing lines, ensuring optimal and accurate inventory levels are maintained, and proactively collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve demand-supply issues and achieve operational on-time delivery, cost, and inventory objectives. The role requires a mix of planning and data analysis, an understanding of production floor dynamics, and hands-on business process management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:      

• Develop production plans and schedules for assigned manufacturing lines and locations to achieve on-time delivery (OTD), production efficiency & cost, and inventory days on hand (DOH) objectives.  


• Partner with Plant Manager and Production Dept to build production capacity and product sequencing rules into production schedules.


• Report metrics to track production plan attainment and collaborate with Production Dept to develop corrective actions. 


• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve demand and supply imbalance issues. 


• Review and revise inventory plant targets and report performance versus inventory targets.


• Manage inventory control process to validate accurate finished good inventory quantities moving from Production to Warehouse, both physically and in ERP system.


• Place transfer orders for assigned stocking locations to meet inventory stocking level service level (OTD) targets.


• Maintain planning data in production planning and scheduling system. 


• Support production performance data and metrics reporting for assigned locations.  


• Lead cost savings, lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.


• Document work instructions, policies, procedures or other directional material.


• Have an understanding of all plant functions and operational goals.


• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associates Degree or higher preferred and/or 2-3 years experience in production scheduling, inventory control, supply chain management, and/or engineering.


• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel for data manipulation and analysis (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas). Experience with Power BI preferred.


• Experience working with ERP, MPR, production planning & scheduling software systems preferred (e.g. Syspro, Preactor AS & AP, Microsoft Dynamics D365).


• Basic statistics knowledge and/or Lean Six Sigma or APICS certification.


• Strong communication ability, both written & verbal.


• Ability to interact effectively with and professionally lead, members in high level teams, as well as function as a team member.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

 

• Primary office but frequently exposed to light manufacturing conditions.  Steel toed boots, safety eyewear, and earplugs. Ability to travel for business purposes 5-10 times yearly.  Potential to visit with customers and suppliers as needed.

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