Production Planner Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

Production Planner Ferretti Search Fayetteville, NC 28312 MUST HAVE 3 years of Manufacturing, Distribution, or Warehouse Experience!

MUST HAVE 3

years of materials & administrative experience! The Production Planner is responsible for making sure the plant, field operations, and delivery vendors have the best possible production and delivery schedules. This is based on what customers need, how much the plant and hauling services can handle, and overall business goals. The role involves creating these schedules, handling any changes that come up, and working closely with various departments like production, materials, and quality, as well as external transportation providers. A key part of this position is also maintaining strong relationships with our homebuilding customers to ensure we deliver on our brand promise.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop optimal production and/or delivery schedules for the plant, field, and delivery haulers, considering factors like customer demand, plant capacity and efficiency, material availability, delivery costs, geographic routing, hauling restrictions, and other relevant details. Manage and respond to requests for production and/or delivery schedule changes or material corrections from various sources. The Production Planner will evaluate the impact of these changes and communicate approvals to all affected parties. Serve as the primary contact for scheduling and logistics questions , communicating and coordinating with third-party haulers and the plant. Utilize our scheduling and logistics software to input and extract data related to customer schedule requests, extra materials, billing for packages, and other scheduling or delivery information. Coordinate and ensure all necessary stakeholders receive communication regarding production schedules, box truck deliveries, delivery schedules and times, permit and escort requirements, and unique situations such as prototypes, long lead-time materials, special delivery instructions, or shared packages between plants. Collaborate with cross-functional plant teams , including production, customer support, materials, quality, and accounting, to meet operational plans. Create, maintain, and analyze reports to measure service levels, freight costs, and production efficiencies. Evaluate and manage the availability of delivery resources to meet customer demand and maximize efficiencies and cost. Execute weekly/daily processing of miscellaneous tickets, returns, extra material, package billing, delivery invoicing, and other assigned tasks. Review third-party hauler invoicing before payment. Support the processing of internal sales as needed.

Qualifications:

Associates degree is required. Ability to build relationships and engage with internal customers, communicating effectively both in writing and verbally. Possess strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills . Be reliable and show initiative , working effectively in a fast-paced, professional team environment. Results-driven with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,000.00 – $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

production planning: 3 years (Required) manufacturing/distribution/warehouse: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fayetteville, NC 28312 (Required)

Work Location:

In person