Strategic Demand Planner & Production Scheduler

Parker; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Control Specialist to help develop and refine production schedules and balance inventory with manufacturing needs.

The role involves tracking orders, implementing production changes, and coordinating with procurement to ensure raw materials meet production objectives. This position emphasizes lean practices and efficient material flow within the division.

Qualifications

• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to navigate electronic processing systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication for internal and external interfaces.
• Innovator mindset with lean enterprise principles.

Responsibilities

• Writes production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity.
• Determines and oversees production and shipment goals.
• Communicates and coordinates with logistics and procurement when inventory levels drop below production needs.
• Adheres to the inventory reduction program by evaluating inventory levels to prevent excess.
• Tracks sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations using schedules from Division Production Control Manager or Material Planning Manager.
• Performs system transactions to support receipt, storage and transferring of material.

Skills

Analytical

Lean methodologies

ERP systems

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or materials management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Control Specialist to help develop and refine production schedules and balance inventory with manufacturing needs.

The role involves tracking orders, implementing production changes, and coordinating with procurement to ensure raw materials meet production objectives. This position emphasizes lean practices and efficient material flow within the division.