Production Planner

Join a Thriving Team: Our client, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge motion control and drive systems, is on the lookout for a dynamic Production Planner to join their team. With a global reputation for setting the benchmark in machine building and driver technology, this is a prime opportunity to be part of a company experiencing phenomenal growth.
Are you ready to take on a crucial role in shaping the success of a dynamic company at the forefront of innovation in motion control and drive systems? We are currently seeking a highly motivated Production Planner to join our expanding team.
Responsibilities:
As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of our company's forecast, production schedule, and materials plan. Your key responsibilities include:
Collaboratively working on-site with customer service, operations, procurement, and engineering to confirm/create schedules.
Adjusting/expediting schedules as needed in coordination with customers.
Taking charge of Master Data Controlling.
Production Planning:
Analyzing customer orders/forecasts for capacity and materials availability, providing commitment while collaborating with the Operations team for capacity validation.
Planning and directing the preparation of schedules to conform to delivery dates, manufacturing capacities, and available labor.
Releasing and monitoring work orders, taking necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
Providing regular summary reports on safety stock and delivery performance to the Operations team.
Day-to-day interface with operations to ensure product readiness and release.
Analyzing On-Time Delivery (OTD) variances, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective action.
Coordinating between manufacturing, procurement, engineering, finance, and suppliers regarding component and schedule requirements and changes.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Material's Management, or a related field.
5+ years' experience using MRP/ERP computer systems in a manufacturing environment (SAP preferred).
5+ years of production planning and/or master data management experience.
APICS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
Solid quantitative skill set with the ability to analyze, think, and communicate using well-supported data.