Analyst - Production Planning

ProAmpac; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a Production Planner/Forecaster to join our team, a leading global flexible packaging company. The role emphasizes forecasting, capacity planning, and data maintenance to optimize production schedules.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Planning to validate forecasts, monitor inventory, and adjust schedules to meet demand. Strong Excel and planning software experience is preferred, with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related experience.
• Strong Excel software experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Visio, and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Perform data maintenance in Logility and other planning tools.
• Validate forecasts by analyzing demand and collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, and Planning.
• Review capacity utilization and inventory levels to establish replenishment plans.
• Coordinate with production on material requirements and schedules.
• Handle routine to moderately complex issues in planning.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Data analysis

Planning

Communication

Tools

Logility

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $85,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

If you are a Production Planner/Forecaster looking for a new opportunity with a leading packaging company, ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team! ProAmpac is one of the leading global flexible packaging companies. We are an essential employer that is ACTIVELY HIR ING! The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

Why YOU should consider a career with ProAmpac:

• Safety First. It's the top priority for our team.
• Advancement Opportunities | A place to build a future in a STABLE & GROWING industry.
• Strong Core Values: Integrity | Intensity| Involvement | Innovation | Impact
• Involved team-oriented training that sets you up for success.
• Bonuses and incentives that reward employees for their contributions.

Outstanding Benefits (Full-time employees):

• 11 paid holidays & Great Paid time off (vacation)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent 401k Match
• Wellness program that rewards you physically and financially
• And much, much more!

Hours: Typically Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM (with flexibility)

Location: Remote

Salary: $70k - $85k (pending experience)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform data maintenance in Logility (forecasting/capacity planning software) /similar capacity planning tools such as connecting item history for new items, pricing, rates, routes, etc.
• Validate forecasts by understanding sources of demand and working with Sales, Customer Service, and Planning groups to resolve gaps. Need to be able to analyze historical information to project future demand as well as incorporate new business opportunities.
• Review and analyze capacity utilization
• Handles internal plant transfer of material and outsourcing activities
• Gathers data to determine forecast adjustments
• Review and analyze inventory levels and demand, establishing replenishment plans to minimize stock
• Provides information necessary for adjusting schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Ensures incoming shipments are in compliance with PO
• Coordinates with production operations on requirements for finished goods
• Handles basic to moderate complex issues
• Perform all other duties and assignments as required by management.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Ability to complete complex mathematical equations, excellent in measurement equations, analytical and statistical skills, 3 or more years of directly related experience.
• Strong Excel software experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams), Visio, Outlook and planning software.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time