Planner

Responsiblity: • Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules. • Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production. • Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production. • Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability. • Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality. • Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met. • Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner. • Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules. Production Planner Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or related field is preferred. • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous. • Proven experience working as a production planner. • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. • Sound knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Effective communication skills