Opening with our client for a Production Planner. 

In this role, you will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and you will be focused on analysis and the interpretation of a variety of reports related to manufacturing production plans and processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for translating the mechanical recommendations of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) into executable decisions
• Inspect (MRP) recommendations and implement.
• Approve acceptance or rejection of MRP recommendations.
• Review various reports to determine validity of MRP recommendations based on material availability, inventory levels, lead times, etc. 
• Communicate with production team to ensure on timely execution of the Plan orders
• Interpret reports and execute appropriate activities to advance, delay or cancel previously scheduled materials.
• Support PLM and Forecasting activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related area
• 1 year of analytic and organizational experience in support of planning activities
• Experience in supply chain and manufacturing is a must (Knowledge of MRP)
• Keen analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills 
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficient use of spreadsheet, presentation, database structures, business objects or similar reporting tool and operating system software
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills