Production Planner

CANPACK US; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK US is seeking a Production Planner to organize and optimize the production schedule based on inventory analysis and warehouse coordination. You will develop and maintain the production schedule, raw material plan, and intercompany purchase requirements under the direction of the Production Planning Manager.

You will advise the Production Manager on stock levels for seasonal demand, schedule production lines, manage capacity planning, and ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions from data.
• Critical-thinking with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; flexible to grow with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production lines to meet customer and forecasted demands.
• Plan machine schedules yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly.
• Maintain high level of inventory accuracy and stock levels.
• Advise and support Production Manager in stock levels and seasonal demand planning.
• Communicate production planning to management and coordinate timely delivery of goods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication (written & verbal)

Teamwork & independence

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Organize production planning based on inventory analysis, forward warehouse coordination and related responsibilities. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the production schedule, raw material plan, and intercompany purchase requirements to ensure customer needs are met, as directed by the Production Planning Manager.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables:

• Advise and support Production Manager to effectively manage stock levels in preparation of seasonal demand to maximize product sales.
• Responsible for scheduling production lines to meet customer and forecasted demands.
• Plan machine schedules yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly.
• Manage stock effectively to meet seasonal demands.
• Maintain high level of inventory accuracy.
• Communicate the planning of production and/or stoppage of production lines to management.
• Assist planning team to organize timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Receive customer/work orders and ensure their completion using appropriate internal procedures.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of systems, including performing internal audits training as required.
• Receive /review orders and ensure their completion using appropriate internal procedures.
• Manage capacity planning for production lines.
• Effectively use SAP and computerized systems.
• Maintain good relationships with cross-functional departments.
• Assist with ensuring a high level of production schedule attainment.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F Stand O

Walk O

Sit O

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Squat or Kneel O

Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking

Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines

Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.