Strategic Production Planner | SAP & Forecasting

FAROUK SYSTEMS INC; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FAROUK SYSTEMS INC in Georgia is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate the flow of work and materials according to the production schedule, confer with supervisors, and compile progress reports for management.

The role requires designing schedules, maintaining inventories, examining documents, and coordinating with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure timely production and efficient forecasting. Strong SAP experience and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods.
• SAP experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Design and revise production schedules in response to changes.
• Maintain inventories of materials and supplies.
• Examine documents, reports, and monitor work processes for quality and conformity.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and bill of materials to determine needs.
• Coordinate with supervisors to assess progress and adjust plans.
• Coordinate production and shipping activities with vendors and customers.
• Record production data including volumes, inputs, and quality measures.
• Calculate labor and material requirements and manufacturing costs.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
• Process validation and engineering documents such as drawings and vendor data sheets.
• Compile status reports on production rates and inventories.
• Develop forecast models based on trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation.
• Suggest and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitor changes in sales forecasts, budgets and strategies.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
• Address demand-related issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal written communication

Leadership and presentation

Time management and multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

FAROUK SYSTEMS INC in Georgia is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate the flow of work and materials according to the production schedule, confer with supervisors, and compile progress reports for management.

The role requires designing schedules, maintaining inventories, examining documents, and coordinating with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure timely production and efficient forecasting. Strong SAP experience and proficiency in MS Office are essential.