Demand Planner
Job Description
- Develop and manage the production schedule for assigned areas.
- Oversee material scheduling, ERP system updates, and routine document edits.
- Create and schedule Manufacturing Orders (MOs) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) rework orders.
- Monitor MO completion, ensuring accurate materials, scrap, and labor issuance.
- Facilitate communication between internal and external teams to analyze production risks and lead times.
- Provide delivery commitments on Make-to-Order (MTO) products by assessing material and capacity availability.
- Track production performance against the schedule, identifying gaps and implementing solutions.
- Regularly report key deliverables to plant leadership.
- Coordinate with customer service and suppliers to resolve issues impacting shipping schedules.
- Develop and maintain the Kanban process, adjusting quantities based on demand forecasts.
- Ensure proper planning and system setup for every part in production.
- Manage outside processing suppliers, release purchase orders (POs), and track delivery requirements.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presentations.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods, including Kanban, data-driven decision-making, and Root Cause & Corrective Measures (RCCM).
- Technical degree in production, operations, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in production scheduling within discrete manufacturing.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics ERP is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- APICS certification preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Andy Borycki
Andy Borycki is a proficient Technical Recruiter with a focus on the Automation Division. With 2 years of invaluable experience in the recruitment field, Andy's passion lies in assisting candidates who are genuinely motivated to embark on new career journeys or redefine their existing roles.
In his role as a Technical Recruiter, Andy's expertise in the Automation Division allows him to expertly connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career aspirations. His commitment to understanding each candidate's unique experiences and goals positions him as a trusted partner in their professional endeavors.
What Andy enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to support candidates who have a genuine desire to find new opportunities or enhance their existing positions. He derives immense satisfaction from guiding individuals motivated to make a change and dedicated to advancing their careers.
Andy's advice to job seekers reflects his emphasis on long-term thinking. He has observed that many candidates focus on the short-term benefits of a job offer, but he encourages them to consider the bigger picture. He believes that thinking about how one can progress and grow within a company in the long run is crucial, as this perspective can lead to more fulfilling and sustainable career choices.