Production Planner Highly prefers automotive industry experience Intermediate Excel required Position manages 1,200+ part numbers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews sales orders and forecasts to set production priorities based on customer delivery dates, raw material availability, and capacity. Plans and schedules regular production and production trials to achieve optimal productivity and inventory levels. Maintains safety stock levels based on customer and internal risk requirements. Analyzes customer demand, supply chain issues, and production status daily; identifies and resolves gaps impacting the schedule. Works with Purchasing to evaluate raw material availability against MRP and communicates forecast changes that may cause shortages. Supports resolution of material, workforce, machine, or planning issues affecting on-time delivery. Maintains communication with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping regarding order requirements, rush orders, and delays. Provides initiatives for continuous improvement in production and engineering. Creates and delivers production status metrics to support decision-making. Participates in daily production planning meetings with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. 5+ years related manufacturing experience; production planning preferred. Knowledge of MRP systems; JDE preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft 365; JD Edwards or similar ERP/MRP system Intermediate Excel required CERTIFICATIONS APICS certification preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly required to sit, use hands for computer work, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to walk and reach with hands/arms. Must be able to lift to 25 lbs. Requires close attention to detail and accuracy. Work performed in an office and manufacturing environment: The office is temperature-controlled. Manufacturing floors may vary in temperature.
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