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Production Planner(49697)
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A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$82,950 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13680589 The Impact You\'ll Make At Danfoss, youll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly and our customers satisfied. As a Planner, you will connect demand, supply, and productionhelping ensure the right materials are available at the right time while supporting strong delivery performance. In this role, youll work closely with teams across the plant and beyond. Your work will directly influence customer satisfaction, inventory health, and operational efficiency, making you a key contributor to our success. Join a global leader in refrigeration, heating, and power electronics, where your planning expertise will help drive better outcomes for customers and the business. What Youll Be Doing Own delivery performance and inventory targets for your product lines, balancing service levels and inventory turns Partner with purchasing and production teams to ensure materials and schedules support on-time delivery Plan and maintain production schedules (MPS) and material requirements to meet demand forecasts Maintain accurate MRP and inventory data, including production orders and adjustments Support cross-functional initiatives, including engineering changes and continuous improvement projects