Strategic Production Planner: SAP, Scheduling & Inventory

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group in the United States is seeking a Production Planner to organize the production schedule and maintain raw material planning to meet customer demand as directed by the Production Planning Manager.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SAP, and the ability to work independently and in a team, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery across seasonal peaks.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous SAP experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions from data.
• MS Office including Excel experience.
• Strong critical-thinking and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support Production Manager to manage stock levels for seasonal demand.
• Schedule production lines to meet customer and forecasted demands.
• Plan machine schedules yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly.
• Manage stock to meet seasonal demands and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Communicate production planning and stoppages to management.
• Coordinate timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Review orders and ensure completion using internal procedures.
• Assist with SAP and internal systems maintenance and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

CANPACK Group in the United States is seeking a Production Planner to organize the production schedule and maintain raw material planning to meet customer demand as directed by the Production Planning Manager.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SAP, and the ability to work independently and in a team, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery across seasonal peaks.