Sr. Production Planner Job

Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown:

Identify the major activities or responsibilities of the job (usually 4 to 6). Using a short phrase name or list each activity; estimate the percentage of time spent on each one. Then describe each activity in detail, and how it is done. Use increments of 10% and higher.

Production Order Management - 30%
*Review and resolve daily MRP exception messages to address planning and supply issues.
*Perform exception-based planning considering new volumes, product scale-ups, capacity, and asset use.
*Create and sequence production orders by reactor grade and train, optimizing schedules in SAP.
*Maintain demand forecasts by removing outdated data.
*Manage the full lifecycle of production orders ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Raw Material Management - 30%
*Release and manage raw material requisitions daily to meet demand and inventory targets.
*Communicate delays from late raw material deliveries to Customer Service and Buyers.
*Set and communicate raw material safety stock levels.
*Monitor raw material supply after production or demand changes.
*Enter supplier non-conformance reports and confirm missed deliveries.
*Manage B2B and specialty workflow orders.
*Participate in Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP).
*Work closely with Purchasing, Plant Operations, Logistics, and Customer Service to optimize supply chain and prioritize production.
Inventory Management - 30%
*Provide monthly inventory and cost accuracy reports to relevant teams.
*Lead investigations to resolve inventory discrepancies and prevent reoccurrence.
*Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory transactions to maintain accuracy year-round.
*Conduct monthly physical counts and reconciliations of raw materials and toted materials; increase frequency if discrepancies arise.
*Support audits, stock takes, and compliance activities (SOX, corporate audits).
*Collaborate with Process Engineering and Logistics to maintain accurate BOMs, routings, buffer stocks, and production data.
*Report slow-moving inventory monthly.
* Support ERP system transactions and resolve issues with blocked, quarantined, or non-standard inventory and
production orders.
* Review and clean Stock Transport Orders daily and close production orders in SAP twice weekly to maintain
accurate MRP data.
* Investigate and report significant inventory adjustments and troubleshoot data errors.
Other Duties - 10%
* Serve as backup to the Logistics Coordinator.
* Participate in Logistics On-Call rotation every other week.
* Support multiple plant locations as needed in a site-based, full-time role.
* Ensure production needs are met based on forecasts, supply strategy, and urgent customer orders.
* Comply with plant procedures, policies, and supply chain standards.
* Take initiative, make timely decisions, and contribute to team goals through cooperation and participation.

Min Years of Experience

• * Minimum 5 years' experience required in the planning manufacturing operations.
  * Proficient in materials management, supplier quality and performance requirements,
  understanding of the productions processes, and S&OP process.
  * Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Education and area of focus

• High school diploma or equivalent (required). BS Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)

Certifications/Trainings:

• SAP related training or certifications preferred.
• APICS certification
  * Six Sigma, LEAN, and/or ISO experience

Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Proven leadership of teams, projects, etc. Versatile and flexible team player. Ability to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome. Ability to organize and plan use of time and people effectively and efficiently. Ability to work independently

• Good verbal and written communications skills to communicate effectively with the hourly workforce, the plant day staff, contract employees, and other plant and company leaders.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Solid judgment and problem analysis skills are required.

• Experience with developing or implementing environmental systems & policies. Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

This position reports in a manufacturing facility. The position will be mainly desk orientated but must be able to walk through production area and participate in inventory activities as needed.