Production Planner II

NextGenEnergyJobs; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Oshkosh, WI, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to align production and purchasing with demand, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory. You will lead scheduling, collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams, and act as a liaison with suppliers to resolve gaps and improve processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). The position offers growth opportunities within a resilient energy solutions company and a

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field OR 2 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment
• 1 year of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to evaluate situations objectively and demonstrate the ability to make decisions that are intended to have a positive impact on work performance or area and the total business
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments in order to complete them on time
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• ERP/MRP User (SAP/Oracle)
• Materials and Supply Chain certifications
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) best practices
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules to accommodate changes in machine or material availability or staffing
• Lead planning process for area of responsibility and ensures cross-functional consensus is reached on operation demand plans and inventory plans required to support customer service, and revenue objectives
• Collaborate with corporate demand planners and business units’ cross-functional teams to develop and improve strategies and processes that drive on time delivery and working capital optimization
• Provide recommendations on inventory strategies that will support upside revenue opportunities and fluctuations in model/mix by product line
• Responsible for scheduling and releasing daily work
• Develop and maintain product configuration assumptions to help calculate units
• Work with product management to understand new product introduction (NPI) and end of sale product transitions to seamlessly phase-in or phase-out within operations with minimal risk (e.g., resource, inventory, and capacity)
• Support the seamless interaction of purchasing and materials management to resolve gaps between supply capabilities and production plans
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for operations to assist in the resolution of order promising situations, customer delivery difficulties and demand versus supply conflicts
• Ensure planning capabilities support maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation through systems utilization and process improvements
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

ERP systems

SAP/Oracle experience

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules to accommodate changes in machine or material availability or staffing
• Lead planning process for area of responsibility and ensures cross-functional consensus is reached on operation demand plans and inventory plans required to support customer service, and revenue objectives.
• Collaborate with corporate demand planners and business units’ cross-functional teams to develop and improve strategies and processes that drive on time delivery and working capital optimization.
• Provide recommendations on inventory strategies that will support upside revenue opportunities and fluctuations in model/mix by product line.
• Responsible for scheduling and releasing daily work.
• Develop and maintain product configuration assumptions to help calculate units.
• Work with product management to understand new product introduction (NPI) and end of sale product transitions to seamlessly phase-in or phase-out within operations with minimal risk (e.g., resource, inventory, and capacity).
• Support the seamless interaction of purchasing and materials management to resolve gaps between supply capabilities and production plans.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for operations to assist in the resolution of order promising situations, customer delivery difficulties and demand versus supply conflicts.
• Ensure planning capabilities support maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation through systems utilization and process improvements.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in related field OR 2 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 1 year of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to evaluate situations objectively and demonstrate the ability to make decisions that are intended to have a positive impact on work performance or area and the total business;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments in order to complete them on time;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong project management and analytical skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management;
• ERP/MRP User (SAP/Oracle);
• Materials and Supply Chain certifications;
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) best practices;
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.