Production Planner Position Available In Monmouth, New Jersey

Job Description:

Position Summary:

– Responsible for analyzing demand(forecasts/orders) and production capacities, deciding theappropriate action plans, and then taking the necessary steps(generating schedules) to ensure we meet customer commitments.-Additionally, the Planner will work with Purchasing, Operations,Quality, and Suppliers on service issues and process improvementinitiatives, and manage overall inventory levels to meetestablished targets.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes productioncapacity, evaluates and manipulates planning to align customerrequirements with plant productivity, generates productionschedules and releases to production floor
• Monitors availabilityof materials and components to meet customer requirements
• Collaborates with Customer Service to effectively communicatesupply requirements
• Reviews demand via sales orders/forecastsapplying appropriate planning logic and strategy to ensure customerdemands are met while managing inventory levels
• Manages inventoryfor responsible products to ensure service and goals are achieved
• Monitors rejected/reworked materials and coordinates replacementneeds working with Quality, SQA and manufacturing as needed
• Monitors overruns/Sales excess inventory and applies to futureorders
• Manages material costs within budgeted levels and workswith vendors to look for ways to maintain and reduce costs throughformal supplier inventory programs (i.e. Kanban, Consignment, VMI)
• Schedules/expedites materials from vendors as required to assureavailability and optimum manufacturing efficiencies and customerrequests
• May coordinate material change requests as neededRequired Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of college, Bachelorsdegree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, BusinessManagement, or Operations Management; or equivalent experience asdetermined by management Experience
• Minimum 4-7 years materialplanning, inventory control or production scheduling experience ina manufacturing environment or equivalent education as determinedby management
• Experience in a closed loop ERP system environmentSkills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communicationskills
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and ina team environment
• Must possess strong analytical skills andability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment
• Must possess Intermediate or better PC skills including MicrosoftOffice Suite products and email programs such as Microsoft Outlook
• Experience in financial analysis and strategic planning NescoResource and affiliates (Lehigh G.

I.T Inc, and Callos Resource,LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, orveteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics withrespect to employment opportunities.