Strategic Production Scheduler | Demand & Inventory Planning

Talentify; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group seeks a Production Planner to organize production planning based on inventory analysis, coordinate forward warehouse activities, and develop the schedule for raw materials and intercompany purchases to meet customer demand.

The role emphasizes maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and using SAP to optimize production flow and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous SAP experience a plus
• Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data.
• MS Office including Excel experience.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support Production Manager to effectively manage stock levels in preparation of seasonal demand to maximize product sales.
• Responsible for scheduling production lines to meet customer and forecasted demands.
• Plan machine schedules yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly.
• Manage stock effectively to meet seasonal demands.
• Maintain high level of inventory accuracy.
• Communicate the planning of production and/or stoppage of production lines to management.
• Assist planning team to organize timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Receive customer/work orders and ensure their completion using appropriate internal procedures.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of systems, including performing internal audits training as required.
• Receive /review orders and ensure their completion using appropriate internal procedures.
• Manage capacity planning for production lines.
• Effectively use SAP and computerized systems.
• Maintain good relationships with cross-functional departments.
• Assist with ensuring a high level of production schedule attainment.

Skills

SAP experience

Analytical skills

MS Office/Excel

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Team player

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

CANPACK Group seeks a Production Planner to organize production planning based on inventory analysis, coordinate forward warehouse activities, and develop the schedule for raw materials and intercompany purchases to meet customer demand.

The role emphasizes maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and using SAP to optimize production flow and on-time delivery.