Supply Chain Production Planner

Pregis; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Supply Chain Production Planner in Wisconsin to guide the production team and shape planning strategies for Extrusion and Press. You will coordinate material flow, align with the master production schedule, and resolve scheduling and capacity issues to meet deadlines.

The role involves optimizing inventory levels, processing orders, and collaborating across functions to improve efficiency, cost, service, and quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years previous production planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Balance production capacity across extrusion and press lines and ensure material is produced and available for downstream processes.
• Open and process manufacturing orders and purchase requisitions.
• Manage manufacturing orders / purchase requisitions based on changing customer needs.
• Collaborate with Master Production Scheduler and converting planner to ensure schedule obtainment.
• Communicate priorities and workflows across the value chain.
• Monitor inventory levels of finished goods, raw goods and WIP to meet delivery dates using the ERP system.

Skills

Data analysis

SAP PP Forecasting

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

The Supply Chain Production Planner will manage and provide subject matter guidance to the production team. They will play an integral role in developing and executing the manufacturing planning strategies and techniques in both the Extrusion and Press teams. We’ll look for this position to coordinate and expedite the flow of production work and materials according to the master production schedules

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Balance production capacity across all extrusion and press lines and ensure material is produced and available for downstream processes such as Press and Converting.
• Open and process manufacturing orders, job specific purchase requisitions.
• Manage manufacturing orders / purchase requisitions based on changing customer needs.
• Partner with Master Production Scheduler as well as the converting planner to ensure Schedule obtainment.
• Communicate priorities and workflow processes throughout the value chain as required.
• Monitor, maintain and control inventory levels of both finished goods, raw goods and work in process materials to meet customer delivery dates. Use MRP system to ensure proper material management for materials needed to ensure production schedules are met
• Determines and periodically reviews Finished Goods and Raw material min/max levels.
• Collaborate and communicate scheduling changes to customer service, and the manufacturing floor.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency relative to stability, cost, service, and quality.
• Monitor to ensure all ERP system parameters and settings are maintained and updated to align with the Business Unit, Operations and Supply Chain goals.
• Use various analytical skills, reports, and exception messages to manage the production planning.
• Analyze historical product demand patterns, trends and other business information to ensure proper production planning.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety policies.
• Support change management and training efforts to ensure process improvement solutions are adopted and leveraged for maximum benefit.
• Balance daily tactical needs with strategic equipment, procurement and capacity planning needs.
• Identify and present alternative solutions including purchasing from other plants to support customer requirements.
• Recommend improvements and provide support required to enable process standardization and optimization.
• Train End Users on SAP Master Data Governance related processes and procedures.
• Work independently to complete day-to-day deliverables.
• Build effective relationships across all departments
• Other duties as assigned

Competency

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Strong data analytical skills with the ability to pull data, create reports, summaries and scenario modeling
• Excellent communication skills, including good customer service/phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of activities.
• Understanding of SAP PP Forecasting modules. Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills.
• Understanding of workflow, business process automation, and technology a plus

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning.
• Minimum of 3 years previous production planning experience.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.