Field Delivery & Production Planning Specialist

Quest Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a supplier chain and production planning specialist to support OEM sites with detailed observations, data interpretation, and issue closure. The role emphasizes close collaboration with engineers, buyers, and program management to ensure on-time delivery.

Hybrid work options are available; candidates should have shop floor experience, SAP ERP knowledge, and strong communication skills to report shortage status at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management aspects/production planning/quality/operations.
• Shop floor experience preferred.
• Strong relationship building/teamwork skills.
• Experience in using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate shortage status at both the working and executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Supply chain management and production planning support at OEM site(s).
• Make detailed observations, gather part and process data, interpret/analyze that data, and ensure closure of engineering questions and part non-conformances.
• Monitor MRP tools, production schedules, WIP (shop floor), and non-conformances against delivery commit dates; estimate/revise delivery dates.
• Identify bottlenecks, conduct gap analysis, create mitigation plans, and generate and track action items to closure.
• Create and maintain Line of Balance (LOB) to monitor production flow, align supply with demand, identify bottlenecks, and ensure on-time delivery of products to key stakeholders.
• Develop positive, customer-facing working relationships with engineers, buyers, and program management at both the OEM and supply base levels.
• Conduct part transition planning, execution, and verification work.
• Document, summarize, write reports, and disseminate information per requirements.
• Develop/enhance work instructions to implement best practices/lessons learned and ensure repeatability of tasks.

Skills

Supply chain

Production planning

Quality/operations

Shop floor

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Quest Global in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a supplier chain and production planning specialist to support OEM sites with detailed observations, data interpretation, and issue closure. The role emphasizes close collaboration with engineers, buyers, and program management to ensure on-time delivery.

Hybrid work options are available; candidates should have shop floor experience, SAP ERP knowledge, and strong communication skills to report shortage status at all levels.