Production planner

Job Description

The Production Planner will support t department by translating business supply needs into actionable production schedules. This role focuses on continuous improvement across the supply chain, optimizing inventory levels, shortening end‑to‑end lead times, and leading ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Input new item organization data, including make/buy lead-time/Planner code etc.
• Enter Build Plan(s) into the ERP system to support the use of planning tools. Develop and manage Planning BOMs and resources.
• Review and convert MRP (Oracle Supply Planning) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders.
• Review MRP compression and exception messages and resolve conflicts. Including ensuring regular communication with production/project management/procurement and the master scheduler.
• Attend production meetings to ascertain scheduling adherence, focusing on ETA/Demand supply.
• Support production management during the production meetings - communicating to the manufacturing team if the material is available to meet the manufacturing plan or highlighting the risks and leading to issue resolution.
• Reviewing the ERP system daily, making sure the material quantities are available in line with order due dates.
• Maintain ERP system data accuracy, including items master data, and through timely execution of transactions.
• Meet urgent deadlines by Re-prioritize planning activities/Check inventory.
• Represent the organization in a responsible and professional manner.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by your supervisor.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing OR supply chain management OR Diploma OR equivalent in related field.

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing OR Industrial engineering OR Production OR equivalent.
• MRP planning experience with complex products with multi-layer BOMs and high individual parts count (1000s).
• Experience gained with a multi-disciplined MRP planning role covering CNC machining, Fabrication, Assembly, and Testing is essential.
• Experience as a planner working in an ETO or MTO business environment.
• Experience with the advanced planning system, i.e., Oracle ASCP, SAP APO.
• Oracle ERP / MRP Super User experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost reduction and operational performance results.
• Demonstrated ability to create new master production scheduling methodologies.