Production Planning & Control Specialist (SAP)

Quest Global; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Global in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a Production Planner with 2–4 years of experience to manage production planning, capacity planning, and material flow. You will collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering to develop plans and ensure on-time delivery.

Proficiency in SAP and ACE/6 Sigma will be valued, and the role requires strong communication and deadline adherence. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits package; travel is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/operations/supply chain or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of production planning experience.
• Experience and demonstrated success within a planning role.
• Proficient in SAP Planning and Shop Floor Execution.
• Good understanding of SAP Inventory Management.
• Experience in generating and communicating capacity plans.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced MS office skills (VBA advantageous).
• Understanding of business KPI’s and financial goals.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritize workload and teamwork.
• Knowledge in manufacturing operation systems (ACE/6 Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Daily Tier review attendance
• Work with the supply chain team to effectively manage the escalation process for both internal and external supply
• Review materials availability (X-Chart / Mismatch)
• Support supervisor in managing Lines of Balance for each Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) within their responsibility
• Develop production and kitting plans
• Manage work order release in line with MPS requirement
• Manage escalation process when a sustained deviation from plan occurs
• Management of engineering change introduction
• Management of SAP inventory transactions in line with agreed processes
• Working with Production Execution Team, production schedules, materials, and equipment to ensure on time in full delivery to all customers
• Communication of all customer delivery commitments
• Provide daily updates on delivery misses and capture root cause
• Investigate customer reschedule request and analyze MRP/Sales Impact and communicate
• Support Monthly SI&OP Process with data input and meeting discussions
• Support team in the use of ACE tools (5s, TPM, Turnback collection)
• Work with suppliers and internal network to mitigate gaps in material supply
• Provide timely communication to manufacturing, engineering, and other relevant internal functional personnel
• Analyze and evaluate bids to select best supplier
• Issue and update purchase orders in SAP
• Expedite parts and evaluate vendor reliability
• Track daily supplier shipments
• Perform price justifications
• Control the flow of incoming materials to efficiently meet manufacturing requirements
• Develop/enhance work instructions to implement best practices/ lessons learned and ensure repeatability of tasks
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements

Skills

Production planning

Planning role

Communication

MS Office

VBA

KPI knowledge

Deadline driven

Teamwork

ACE/6 Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/operations/supply chain

Tools

SAP Planning & Shop Floor Execution

SAP Inventory Management

ACE

Job description

Quest Global in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a Production Planner with 2–4 years of experience to manage production planning, capacity planning, and material flow. You will collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering to develop plans and ensure on-time delivery.

Proficiency in SAP and ACE/6 Sigma will be valued, and the role requires strong communication and deadline adherence. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits package; travel is