Production Planner

Race Winning Brands, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the racing and high-performance parts industry is seeking a Production Planner. This role involves planning and monitoring production activities to optimize inventory for on-time delivery. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a strong background in supply chain management. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(K) plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in supply chain/materials management.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to meet customer demand.
• Manage finished goods inventory levels by SKU.
• Communicate work order expectations to sales.

Skills

Inventory Management

Planning

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or distribution

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Description

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and other engine and driveline- related performance components. RWB markets its products through multiple prominent brands including JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, PAC Racing, RevMax, Haltech, TSI, and TMG Performance. RWB sells to a diverse and unmatched customer base of professional and sportsman racers, engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports dealers and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

The Production Planner’s primary objective is planning, scheduling, and monitoring production activities, with a goal of optimizing inventory levels for on-time delivery. They will develop and launch replenishment work orders to our manufacturing teams for products we intend to sell. The work orders are for all products we manufacture and can be either made to stock products to replenish our warehouse store or made to order products specific to a customer order.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for planning production to meet short term customer demand and seasonal target inventory levels based on available production staffing and capacity.
• Create / maintain production schedule on daily / weekly basis for assigned area and all relevant work centers.
• Manage finished goods inventory, by SKU, at a level that satisfies the company customer service objectives, while minimizing inventory, production, transportation, and warehousing costs.
• Review finished goods inventory data on a regular basis and advise Supply Chain personnel of any critical supply issues that could result in potential customer service problems.
• Evaluate part usage patterns to make decisions to control Inventory while maintaining appropriate customer service levels.
• Evaluate part usage patterns to make decisions to control Inventory while maintaining appropriate customer service levels.
• Make necessary adjustments to short-term and intermediate schedules daily, reacting to market demands.
• Works closely with product management, purchasing, and operations to plan and execute new product introductions and targeted product eliminations.
• Identifies and works with all functions to minimize slow-moving, obsolete, and distressed inventory.
• Develop and lead short term projects related to capacity studies, cost savings initiatives, and other ensure supply objectives related to supply planning.
• Monitor & implement BOM and ECN changes.
• Analyze make to order reports, create, promise date, and launch work orders.
• Communicate with operations colleagues on work order dates and quantities.
• Provide updates and communications on work order expectations to sales.
• Monitor and measure material availability and promise date work orders accordingly.

What You’ll Get:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as of Day One
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Up to 13 Paid Company Holidays

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or distribution
• Three to five years supply chain/materials management experience
• APICS certification preferred
• Experience in ERP/MRP system is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

EEO Statement: Race Winning Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.