Job Posting Title AAI/Spalding - Production Planner

Fotlinc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports equipment manufacturing company is seeking a Production Planner for its Jefferson, Iowa facility. The role involves developing production schedules, collaborating with teams, and ensuring efficient inventory management to meet customer demands. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities, with a preference for those holding a degree in business or a related field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of production planning or related experience.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and track daily execution.
• Communicate with Customer Service on inventory shortages.
• Work with new product development to ensure raw material levels.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Job description

Position Summary

American Athletic, Inc has an immediate opening for a Production Planner at its Jefferson, Iowa facility.

Responsible for providing reports, evaluating capacity, and creating schedules to maximize production efficiencies and to meet forecast or customer demand. Works closely with other departments to analyze inventory, review raw material requirements, release work orders for custom orders and to fill production capacity, advise on staffing adjustment needs, and adjust scheduling to meet updated forecasting. Responsible for ensuring that production plans are executed and aids in resolving any issues quickly. Must clearly communicate plans and potential shortages to multiple departments across the organization.

About AAI/Spalding

AAI/Spalding is a major sports equipment manufacturing company owned by Spalding; a division of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., & leading international basic apparel company.

AAI is the official supplier and partner to USA Gymnastics and the NCAA, as well as a proud partner with the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG).

Spalding is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. As the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA since 2009, this makes them one of the most well-known brands in the industry. Our Jefferson, Iowa facility has been in operation and supporting our local community since 1954.

Specific Responsibilities

Develop production schedules and track daily execution of plans to ensure adequate inventory, work orders, and staffing is available to service customers and achieve goals.

Interact daily with teams to execute plans, provide priority adjustments, and collaborate on contingency plans to overcome barriers.

Review forecast, sales orders, production needs, and inventory projections to ensure adequate staffing adjustments to maximize manufacturing efficiency and on-time shipping

Communicate with Customer Service on inventory shortages and revised production schedules. Develop and distribute reporting as needed.

Work with buyer/s to issue purchase orders adjust safety stocks, and ensure vendors accomplish agreed upon ship dates.

Work with accounting and inventory control personnel to confirm accuracy of reporting data and to ensure work orders are available and distributed to meet scheduling requirements.

Work with new product development to discuss any barriers or complexities that could jeopardize the rollout of new product and to ensure appropriate raw material stocking levels, work orders, and staffing to meet demand.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to positively influence peers.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel); ERP or scheduling software knowledge is a plus.

Minimum Job Experience Required

• 4+ years of production planning, supply chain, financial, or related work experience