Production Planner Job

Title: Production Planner

Job Description: "The Productino Planner is accountable for the production plans for multiple manufacturing facilities using Manugistic's Constrained Production Planning (CPP) Module. In this position, you would deliver a high level of service and the lowest landed cost planning solution for all products made at each plant location. You would also play a key role between customer service and manufacturing by ensuring an effective flow of communication as to product shipment and service requests. The Production Planner reports to the Logistics Manager. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides production plans for multiple manufacturing facilities along with other planners using a Manugistics planning platform; Serves as a key interface between customer service and manufacturing for assigned facilities; Maintains Demand Supply Matching (DSM) for assigned facilities; Serves as a functional backup for other planning facilities and or responsibilities at the Logistics Manager's discretion by providing support and necessary follow through as needed while documenting certain activities as directed. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues or problems using data and use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing an appropriate solution. Demonstrated advanced analytical skills with the various features of spreadsheet and basic software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software). Knowledge of production planning best practice methodologies for multiple manufacturing facilities. Ability to collaborate effectively with plant personnel to develop action plans in reaction to product/production issues while still ensuring a high-level of customer service. Knowledge of supply chain, transportation, and logistics. Ability to drive adherence to planning best practices and procedures. Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively. Demonstrated ability to build strategic working relationships while holding others and self accountable for deliverables. Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload while paying attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team player.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science, Operations, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred). 3 or more years of experience in an analytical position with at least one year in planning. Direct supply chain experience. Manugistics planning experience (preferred). Material Replenishment Program (MRP), deployment, constrained production planning (CPP) and/or replenishment solutions experience (preferred)." Requisition Number: LOGS-716 Interest Category: Logistics Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Chicago State: Illinois Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days

Nearest Major Market: Chicago