Strategic Production Planner

Nordson Corporation; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation is seeking a Production Planner in Clinton, SC to plan and maintain material levels, support the production schedule, and optimize inventory and delivery performance. The role involves coordinating new product introductions, sequencing production, and analyzing consumption and forecasts to improve KPI results.

Responsibilities include preparing production orders, purchase requisitions, and collaborating with engineering and shop floor teams to mitigate material issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of work experience, or 10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP reports and take appropriate action.
• Create and release production orders daily to meet the production plan and delivery dates.
• Create daily purchase requisitions to meet the production plan and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams on upcoming work and material availability issues.
• Schedule and reschedule production orders to mitigate changes.
• Plan new product materials and schedules.
• Use SAP to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Modify safety stock as required.
• Analyze lead-time and lot size continuously.
• Level load work centers and communicate load conditions to shop floor supervisors and manager.
• Escalate material short issues to Supply Chain Consumption and forecast KPI calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

10 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nordson Corporation is seeking a Production Planner in Clinton, SC to plan and maintain material levels, support the production schedule, and optimize inventory and delivery performance. The role involves coordinating new product introductions, sequencing production, and analyzing consumption and forecasts to improve KPI results.

Responsibilities include preparing production orders, purchase requisitions, and collaborating with engineering and shop floor teams to mitigate material issues.