Strategic Production Planner - SAP/MES & Power BI

Lotte Aluminium Materials USA LLC

Elizabethtown (KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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401k match

Job summary

LOTTE Aluminium Materials USA is seeking a Production Planner to organize production workflow, coordinate schedules, and ensure on-time order fulfillment. The role links Production, Logistics, Warehouse, Quality, and Management, analyzing SAP and MES data, supporting cycle counts, and participating in Cross-Functional Team meetings.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in planning or related fields, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and experience with SAP/MES.

Qualifications

Minimum three years in Production Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Control, Logistics, or related manufacturing role.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business management, logistics, operations management, accounting, or related field preferred.
Experience with SAP, MES, and Power BI reporting tools strongly preferred.
Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory audits preferred.
Experience in aluminum manufacturing, battery materials manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize production workflow for one or multiple products.
Review and prioritize production schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal delays.
Estimate manpower, equipment, and raw material requirements to support production demands.
Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Review, analyze, and reconcile SAP and MES data to ensure inventory and production transaction accuracy.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between SAP, MES, and physical inventory records.
Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits while maintaining inventory accuracy.
Process and support inventory adjustments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Analyze Power BI reports to monitor production performance, inventory accuracy, material consumption, and operational issues.
Track production variances, material losses, yield performance, and inventory discrepancies, and communicate findings to management.
Assist in creating status reports, production reports, KPI reports, and performance metrics for management review.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, and Maintenance departments to resolve production and inventory-related issues.
Attend and actively participate in Cross-Functional Team (CFT) meetings; lead meetings if needed
Support continuous improvement projects focused on inventory control, production efficiency, and data accuracy.
Assist Logistics and Material Specialists with material handling activities as needed.
Operate forklifts and other authorized material handling equipment in a safe manner when necessary.
Support inventory control processes, physical inventories, and internal or external audits.
Maintain production planning documentation, records, and reports.
Detect and resolve operational issues as they arise.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.