The Senior Production & Supply Chain Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our global manufacturing process.
This position is responsible for end-to-end production and supply chain planning, including raw material procurement, production scheduling, and shipment coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage plant production schedules and raw material procurement plans.
* Collaborate with corporate purchasing, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely material availability.
* Analyze customer forecasts and manage capacity planning.
* Support new product development with materials planning and RFQ processes.
* Monitor and improve inventory health through metrics, reports, and MRP systems.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TPM).
* Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory standards.
* Engage in cross-functional teams for projects, change management, and supplier performance reviews.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree preferred; APICS certification is a plus.
* Minimum 5 years experience in production/scheduling and/or material planning/purchasing.
* Strong SAP proficiency and understanding of supply chain/purchasing processes.
* Knowledge of EHS regulations and quality standards.
* Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies is advantageous.