Production Planner
Company: Mizkan America, Inc
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Production Planner ensures the efficient flow
of products throughout the supply chain to meet promised delivery
dates. This position will require accuracy with planning of
capacity, production and inventory management. Demand fulfillment
is critical in this position.Essential Duties:Review demand from
sales orders, transfer requests and sales forecasts to determine
necessary production quantities and generate effective and
cost-effective production schedulesMonitor, maintain, and control
inventory levelsConsult with production and demand planning to
determine capacity and develop manning strategiesCollaborate with
customer service to communicate accurate and attainable service
expectationsInput production items and quantities into computer
system. Expedite orders through production as needed to meet
scheduled delivery using planning tools such as AX and
Excel.Partner with plant facilities to ensure containers and
packaging materials needed are available to meet production
scheduleMonitor cycle count and inventory discrepancies, taking
appropriate actions to avoid adverse impact on customer
supplyManage new customer demand and shifts through the product
lifecycleMonitor interplant items and 3PL warehouses as well as
place orders for incoming inventory from other Mizkan
facilitiesAnalyze historical product demand patterns, trends and
other business information in the development of weekly, monthly,
and annual production plansPartner with sales team, manufacturing
plants, logistics and procurement to effectively align supply with
the demand Responsible for the methodology used in planning into
support food product quality and safetyEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONSProven success of applying critical thinking skills
that involve problem solving, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and
satisfying customer needs in a manufacturing.Bachelor's degree in
Business, Statistics, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent.1 to 3
years related experience in scheduling, inventory control,
distribution or manufacturing environmentThe ability to manage
multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.Strong analytical,
mathematical, and problem-solving abilitiesHigh attention to
detail, inspection, quality work and motivation to meet production
goals are essential qualitiesGeneral accounting knowledge, cost
accounting preferredMust possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Ability to make presentations to small
groups.Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
with particular focus on Excel, experience using ERP preferred
Microsoft AX experience a plusAPICS or other Supply Chain
Certification a plusAbility to work independently and in a team
environmentAbility to work a flexible schedule and travel to
production facilities as needed.
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