Senior Production Planner - SAP and Materials

Day & Zimmermann; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Planner, Production 2 to independently manage SAP-based demand, supply, and production planning for site operations and complex contracts. You will analyze schedules, material availability, and WIP, guiding priorities to maintain a 45-day balance and ensure on-time delivery.

The role partners with Procurement and Operations, supports period close, and leads planning meetings. A strong SAP background and 7+ years in planning are expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years in production operations, materials planning, or related supply chain function; experience resolving complex planning, inventory, and SAP issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops and maintains production and material plans for assigned site operations and/or more complex contracts; evaluates schedule requirements, WIP, inventory levels, and material availability to determine planning priorities and corrective actions.
• Leads SAP planning administration for contracts, BOMs, routings, work centers, confirmations, and daily production records; reviews transaction accuracy and directs corrections for period close.
• Partners with Procurement to determine material requirements, prepare and prioritize requisitions, and resolve supplier or timing issues affecting schedule attainment and inventory targets.
• Directs monthly inventory reconciliation activities for assigned areas, analyzes variances, and aligns records with the production schedule and forecasts.
• Leads production planning meetings; provides guidance to Operations, Quality, Inventory, Procurement, and Finance on risks and priorities.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for SAP planning processes; trains counterparts and recommends process improvements.

Skills

SAP planning

Demand planning

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Process improvement

Education

GED

AA in Business/Supply Chain

BA/BS in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Planner, Production 2 to independently manage SAP-based demand, supply, and production planning for site operations and complex contracts. You will analyze schedules, material availability, and WIP, guiding priorities to maintain a 45-day balance and ensure on-time delivery.

The role partners with Procurement and Operations, supports period close, and leads planning meetings. A strong SAP background and 7+ years in planning are expected.