Production Planner

**Responsibilities:

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• Schedule production materials to maintain optimal production levels and ensure timely availability.
• Evaluate supplier performance and delivery timelines against established goals.
• Monitor material flow, identify shortages or bottlenecks, and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Address quality and production concerns to support efficient operations.
• Analyze market challenges, competitor activity, and industry trends to support forecasting.
• Prepare reports on production performance and operational findings.
• Manage project deadlines to meet production expectations.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers as needed.
• Report directly to the VP of Operations.

**Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Engineering or technical degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering is a strong plus.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or team lift.

Ability to sit, stand, walk between work areas, climb ladders, push, pull, and perform occasional bending and twisting as required

You should be proficient in:

• Supply Chain Management
• ERP
• SAP