Production Planner

FAROUK SYSTEMS INC; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FAROUK SYSTEMS INC in Georgia is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate the flow of work and materials according to the production schedule, confer with supervisors, and compile progress reports for management.

The role requires designing schedules, maintaining inventories, examining documents, and coordinating with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure timely production and efficient forecasting. Strong SAP experience and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods.
• SAP experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Design and revise production schedules in response to changes.
• Maintain inventories of materials and supplies.
• Examine documents, reports, and monitor work processes for quality and conformity.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and bill of materials to determine needs.
• Coordinate with supervisors to assess progress and adjust plans.
• Coordinate production and shipping activities with vendors and customers.
• Record production data including volumes, inputs, and quality measures.
• Calculate labor and material requirements and manufacturing costs.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
• Process validation and engineering documents such as drawings and vendor data sheets.
• Compile status reports on production rates and inventories.
• Develop forecast models based on trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation.
• Suggest and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitor changes in sales forecasts, budgets and strategies.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
• Address demand-related issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal written communication

Leadership and presentation

Time management and multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

The Production Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to the production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules, as well as conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates. Will also compile reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs and production problems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and revise production schedules when required due to changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with both management and the Marketing, Sales, Production and Operations departments.
• Maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production needs.
• Examine documents and system reports, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, bill of materials and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss any needed changes.
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors and customers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve any complaints and eliminate delays.
• Record production data including volume produced, consumption of raw materials and quality control measures.
• Calculate figures such as required amounts of labor and materials, manufacturing costs and wages, using pricing schedules, calculators or computers.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
• Process validation and engineering documents, such as drawings, vendor data sheets and equipment lists.
• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used and customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a production planning role, preferably in a manufacturing and/or consumer goods environment.
• SAP experience is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills.
• Ability to set goals, create plans, implement and measure results.
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Strong team building skills and the proven ability to work with a diverse group of people.