What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Actalent?
Description
Leading manufacturer of of Diesel exhaust fluid primarily used in diesel engines. They sell directly to retailers including Walmart, Autozone, NAPA, Sam's, etc.
Manage all aspects of the working relationship with our production facilities, to include long range planning of inventory and production levels, daily scheduling of production and shipping requirements, and expediting activities as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. Coordinates activities with OWI customer service and location personnel to satisfy all customer requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production Planning:
Develop and maintain production schedules in collaboration with third-party sites to meet customer demand and optimize operational efficiency.
Work closely with the centralized planning team to align production plans with overall company objectives.
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Inventory Management:
Implement and execute inventory strategies to achieve optimal levels, balancing between customer service goals and cost objectives.
Monitor and manage inventory days on hand, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Clear and process any system errors generated by production that may cause delays in shipments in a timely manner.
Customer Service:
Ensure customer on-time service levels exceed 95% through effective production planning and coordination.
Address any customer-related concerns or inquiries promptly.
Communicate with plants and customer service clear and concisely to provide accurate information regarding orders.
Capacity and Storage Management:
Optimize production capacity utilization while considering storage constraints.
Collaborate with operations to identify and address capacity challenges proactively.
Communication and Collaboration:
Maintain regular communication with operations, customer support, warehousing, purchasing departments, and on-site teams to ensure smooth production operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address scheduling adherence issues and implement root cause corrective actions.
System Data Management:
Utilize and maintain ERP planning systems, with a preference for experience in SAP, to ensure accurate and up-to-date production data.
Implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data management processes.
Lean Six Sigma:
Apply lean six sigma principles to identify opportunities for process improvement within the production planning and inventory management functions.
Top Skills Details
- SAP
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
- Schedule planning
- Work orders
- ERP
- MRP
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
Company-paid long-term care coverage
Company-paid disability
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Company-paid employee assistance program
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Prattville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
