Senior Production Planner - Customer Delivery & Scheduling

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Planner III/Sr to oversee production planning for assigned products, create schedules, manage shop orders, and partner with Manufacturing to optimize efficiency and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, maintaining MRP data, monitoring stock, coordinating with planners and sales, expediting with fees, and collaborating with QA, Engineering, and shipping to meet targets.

Qualifications

• BS in related field required.
• 5-7 years progressive material or production control planning responsibility.
• Experience with MRP system and inventory control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs – Outlook, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Receive and confirm customer orders; review forecast accuracy and negotiate ship dates as needed.
• Monitor Back Order Report; review stock levels and schedule changes with Planners to reduce backorders.
• Negotiate and resolve disputes with customers on ship timing and freight; collaborate with SVW and Third Party WH.
• Assess stock levels and expedite orders with added fees for special ship requests; coordinate shipments with sister plants.
• Coordinate Replacement Parts/QA Recall with Customer & Internal QA/Shipping.
• Coordinate Trial & Sample orders and deliveries with Engineering and Quality groups.
• Work with Sales Groups and Customers daily to meet SEWS delivery goals and targets.

Skills

Production planning

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in related field

Tools

MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Planner III/Sr to oversee production planning for assigned products, create schedules, manage shop orders, and partner with Manufacturing to optimize efficiency and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, maintaining MRP data, monitoring stock, coordinating with planners and sales, expediting with fees, and collaborating with QA, Engineering, and shipping to meet targets.