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Planning Manager
Employment Type:
Direct
Category: Other Area(s), Supply Chain
Job Number: 10956
Pay Rate: $140,000 to 160,000
Job Description
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, or related field
- Six years’ experience in production control or materials management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with ERP software, specifically Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar
- Advanced data analysis and report generation skills, with experience evaluating production data and forecasting
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain coordination
- Experience with SAP, Epicor, or similar ERP systems preferred
- Experience in project management and implementing process improvements is advantageous
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and safety regulations
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the scheduling of customer orders into production and manage daily manufacturing workloads.
- Manage and develop the production scheduling team, ensuring schedule accuracy and efficiency.
- Analyze capacity and demand data to improve production forecasting and capacity planning.
- Maintain and update ERP systems to support material requirements planning and inventory control.
- Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes, inventory levels, and delivery timelines.