Production Planner - Temporary Contract

OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!!!!

KEY PURPOSE OF ROLE

To manage the Demand & Supply for Scapa Windsor Operations. Resource will interface with Commercial, Finance, Customer Care, Quality and Supply Chain organizations for the End to End Supply Chain processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirm Sales Orders and Delivery commitments for Finished Products.
• Schedule all jobs on Coating and Converting work-centers to maximize productivity and hit corporate RLIP- Requested Line Item Performance (Customer requested shipping) goals.
• Manage SAP work orders in alignment with production lines and work centers.
• Monitor schedule adherence with production departments
• Maintain appropriate Stocking levels, Safety Stock quantities and order frequency
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Demand/Forecast picture and Make to Stock vs. Make to Order classification recommendations.
• Execute Purchase Orders following Scapa Windsor’s Purchasing and ISO procedures.
• Manage inventory stock levels for assigned materials.
• Coordinate releases of materials stored at off-site locations to meet scheduled demand.
• Partner with internal Production, Quality and Logistics/warehousing staff to ensure timely receipt of Production Materials.
• Support Supply Chain Team in efforts to incorporate forward-looking Demand Management.
• Maintain SAP master data accuracy and update as necessary.
• Partner with Suppliers and Scapa Source Process Lead on Raw Material Quality requirements, issue RTA and Credit requests as required
• Assist Supply Chain Manager and Source Process Lead on Supply Chain Optimization, projects, SKU Rationalization, Distribution and Fulfillment strategies
• Backup other Planners/Buyers as needed
• Assist with Revenue Forecasting and Budgeting
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years’ experience in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 Years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Effective in work organization: managing priorities and objectives in a timely manner
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP process (Plan, Source, Make, Buy, Deliver)
• Familiar with an integrated ERP system (SAP, ORACLE, JD Edwards) and Production Scheduling tools.
• Maintains a process focus and time-based approach with regard to Production
• Intermediate Excel skills

DESIRABLE SKILL, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Procurement Experience
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• APICS, ISM, or CIPS accreditation
• Lean Six Sigma experience