What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Management Lead position at Generac?
Job Title: Production Planner II
At Generac, we are committed to powering a smarter world. We are seeking an experienced Production Planner II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving customer service levels and working capital by coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate situations objectively and make decisions that have a positive impact on work performance and the business as a whole. They will also possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
At Generac, we are committed to powering a smarter world. We are seeking an experienced Production Planner II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving customer service levels and working capital by coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate situations objectively and make decisions that have a positive impact on work performance and the business as a whole. They will also possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in improving customer service levels and working capital.
- Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments.
- Review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules.
- Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.
- Monitor inventory levels and solve production problems.
- Communicate regularly with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules.
- Collaborate with corporate demand planners and business units' cross-functional teams to develop and improve strategies and processes.
- Provide recommendations on inventory strategies.
- Responsible for scheduling and releasing daily work.
- Develop and maintain product configuration assumptions.
- Work with product management to understand new product introduction and end-of-sale product transitions.
- Support the seamless interaction of purchasing and materials management.
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for operations.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree in a related field or 2 years of experience in the supply chain function.
- 1 year of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
