Strategic Production Planner: Forecast, Schedule & Optimize

FLIR; Village of Chestnut Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Production Planner to plan, schedule, and execute production orders on-site in Chestnut Ridge, New York. The role interfaces with management, materials, and shop floor staff to meet order promises and ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates will have MRP/ERP experience, preferably SAP, and a background in manufacturing or operations. Strong organizational and data-analysis skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• MRP / ERP experience preferred (SAP experience a plus).
• Operations or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Planning, Inventory Management, or Materials Control as a Production Planner, Scheduler, Buyer, or Shop Floor Controller preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update production forecasts in the MRP system.
• Plan, schedule, and prepare production work orders and release orders to the manufacturing floor.
• Identify and consider manpower, equipment capacity, and raw material constraints; elevate concerns to management as necessary.
• Review sales orders for product availability and order timing.
• Coordinate with order management, purchasing, stockroom, production cell leaders, and shipping to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Track status of work-in-progress and maintain reports on production progress.
• Provide guidance on production priorities, expediting as necessary.
• Complete work orders and move inventory into finished goods.
• Perform periodic inventory of materials in WIP and FGI stages.
• Perform data analysis and decision making to drive raw material supply and support finished goods plan.
• Manage used equipment inventory, track refurbishment progress, and create availability for resale.
• Review BOMs and routings for new products to ensure successful integration into production process.

Skills

MS Office

Mathematics

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Schedule management

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP

SAP

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Production Planner to plan, schedule, and execute production orders on-site in Chestnut Ridge, New York. The role interfaces with management, materials, and shop floor staff to meet order promises and ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates will have MRP/ERP experience, preferably SAP, and a background in manufacturing or operations. Strong organizational and data-analysis skills are essential for success in this role.