Production Planner

Trachte Building Systems, Inc.; Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of Self-Storage steel structure building products seeks a Production Planner at their Sun Prairie, Wisconsin location. The role focuses on optimizing production processes and ensuring timely delivery of customer orders. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, relevant educational background, and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or supply chain.
• Experience with computerized inventory tracking systems required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement production schedules to meet customer orders.
• Maintain MRP accuracy and perform cycle counting.
• Coordinate material demand with purchasing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Player

Adaptability

Education

BA or BS Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sun Prairie Wilburn - Sun Prairie, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Office - Days

Description

Trachte Building Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of Self-Storage steel structure building products located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, has an immediate opportunity for a Production Planner supporting our manufacturing operations.

• Analyze and implement production and material requirements to meet customer order schedules and works with various company departments to make sure all customer orders ship out on time.
• Schedule work-in-process throughout the plant to execute a cost effective and efficient production process.
• Review MRP systems and supporting information to determine machine capacity load and existing demand capacity.
• Participates in the annual physical inventory process.
• Maintain MRP accuracy through the analysis and verification of inventory and material back flushing.
• Review and expedite MRP messages and coordinate material demand signals with purchasing.
• Perform and reconcile cycle counting to ensure material accuracy in Kanbans, purchased components and min/max quantities.
• Analyze and implement production strategies to help resolve customer delivery date move up and push outs
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A BA or BS Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or other related business field with three to five years’ work experience. Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.

• Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system.

• Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques.

• Effectively communicates both verbal and written.

• Must be a committed team player.

• Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus.

• This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and action.

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook required.