Supply Chain Production Planner

A Supply Chain/Production Planner in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery. 

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand. 
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods. 
• MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records. 
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules. 
• Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand. 
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery). 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.