Senior, Planner

Southwire Company

Carrollton, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company seeks aSenior Planner to develop and maintain detailed production and material plans, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized inventory in a high-volume electrical manufacturing setting. You will balance demand, capacity, and supply constraints while collaborating with production, procurement, logistics, and engineering teams to resolve conflicts and improve forecast accuracy.

The role requires a strong planning background, experience with SAP, and a focus on efficiency,

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Industrial engineering, business, or other related field.
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Field of Expertise: Industrial engineering, business, or other related field.
Preferred Education & Experience: 8-11 Years in Industrial manufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer demands and company targets.
Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address delays or changes.
Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process.
Communicate schedule changes and priorities to relevant stakeholders.
Forecast inventory needs and manage stock levels to minimize shortages or excess.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Budgeting

Contract Management

Ethical Standards And Conduct

Forecasting

Invoicing

Negotiation

Process Improvement

SAP Applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industrial engineering / business related field

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

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Job Summary

Senior Planner develops and maintains detailed production and material plans to support on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and inventory optimization within the electrical manufacturing environment. Implements processes to balance demand, capacity, and supply chain constraints while meeting customer and business requirements. Assesses production needs and material availability to determine scheduling priorities and mitigate potential bottlenecks. Confers with production, procurement, logistics, and engineering teams to resolve planning conflicts and align on operational goals. Acts as a resource for colleagues by applying advanced planning methods and data analysis to improve forecast accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer demands and company targets.
Monitor production progress and adjust plans as necessary to address delays or changes.
Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process.
Communicate schedule changes and priorities to relevant stakeholders.
Forecast inventory needs and manage stock levels to minimize shortages or excess.
Prepare reports on production performance and present findings to management.
Support the implementation of new production technologies and processes.
Mentor junior planners and provide guidance on best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Industrial engineering, business, or other related field.

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Industrial engineering, business, or other related field.

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Industrial engineering, business, or other related field.

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Industrial manufacturing.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 25%

Standing: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns