Production Planner II

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Planner II to enhance customer service and optimize inventory management. This role involves coordinating workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing production schedules to ensure timely delivery and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to energy innovation and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 2 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing or planning in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite flow of work and materials according to production schedules.
• Collaborate with demand planners to enhance on-time delivery and optimize inventory.

Skills

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in a related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

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About Generac

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60+ years of our history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation, from creating the home standby generator market to evolving into an energy technology solutions provider.

Job Description

The Production Planner II is responsible for improving customer service levels (on-time delivery) and working capital (inventory turns). This role involves coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedules, including manpower scheduling. Responsibilities include reviewing production, work, and shipment schedules, collaborating with department supervisors on progress and completion, monitoring inventory levels, and resolving production issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicate regularly with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules based on machine, material, or staffing availability.
2. Lead planning processes for your area and ensure cross-functional consensus on operation demand and inventory plans to support customer service and revenue goals.
3. Collaborate with demand planners and cross-functional teams to develop strategies that enhance on-time delivery and optimize working capital.
4. Recommend inventory strategies to support revenue opportunities and accommodate product mix fluctuations.
5. Schedule and release daily work.
6. Maintain product configuration assumptions for unit calculations.
7. Coordinate with product management on new product introductions and end-of-sale transitions to minimize risks.
8. Support procurement and materials management to bridge gaps between supply and production plans.
9. Act as the primary contact for resolving order promising issues, delivery challenges, and demand-supply conflicts.
10. Ensure planning systems and processes support operational efficiency and cost reduction.
11. Serve as SAP Super User within your area as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

1. Associates Degree in a related field or 2 years of relevant supply chain experience.
2. At least 1 year of purchasing, planning, or related experience in manufacturing.

Additional Qualifications

1. Proven ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
2. Strong decision-making, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
2. Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
3. Supply chain certifications and experience with S&OP practices.
4. Previous ERP experience, especially SAP.

Physical Demands

Regularly talking, hearing, using hands, standing, walking, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with typical computer-based work and occasional travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.