This position will focus on production planning supporting the sales, manufacturing and supply chain departments by assisting in achieving the daily production objectives.

Responsibilities:

Build, establish and manage an accurate, reliable and efficient Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Gather input from Sales, Production in a structured formal venue to achieve plan accuracy and efficiency and to develop and maintain accurate production and inventory plans to meet forecast needs.
Evaluate capacity and lead time, ensuring production meets demand for assigned work centers. Advise on scheduling issues and recommend solutions.
Maintain master data files, prepare work packages, and utilize SAP for customer order fulfillment.
Review and update safety stock levels, participate in cycle counts, and ensure operations meet shipping dates.
Monitor, analyze, and report production performance using SAP data. Train and assist in improving group competency.
Perform mathematical analysis, use statistical tools, and prepare accurate reports for management.
Manage production and supply chain projects, provide support for continuous improvement, and contribute to preventive and corrective actions.
Communicate any over/under capacity conditions and recommendations for risk mitigation in converting.
Develop and provide inventory level reports for FG with actual and optimum levels (weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual) for inventory turnover, inventory accuracy, and inventory adjustments including root cause analysis.
Collaborate with the Procurement, Paper Mill Planning, Production Manager to confirm the production schedule before distribution.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or other similar technical degree.
1-3 years’ experience in scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and analytical analysis
Working knowledge and solid comprehension of SAP or other large-scale ERP system
Excellent organizational, problem-solving solving, and interpersonal relationship skills are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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