What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner - Hybrid, 3 days a week in office position at Johnson Outdoors Inc.?
Description
Planner - Hybrid, 3 days per week
JOB SUMMARY
Plans and develops the master production schedule to match the inventory and manufacturing operation requirements that will ensure orders are shipped on time in an efficient and cost effective manner. Performs forecasting and analysis on related production activities / processes to drive better manufacturing results and efficiencies. Interfaces with inventory control, finance, purchasing, production, maintenance, engineering, distribution, marketing, sales and customer service to provide reliable information on the production plan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and develops the short term master production schedule which includes the facilitation and monitoring of raw materials, forecasting, customer orders, capacity constraints and work orders to maintain maximum efficiency, and ensure orders are produced on time for distribution. Analyzes effectiveness and efficiency levels and modifies adjustments in customer requirements.
- Coordinates and communicates with all departments on the production of scheduled items.
- Continuously strives to produce more visible, accurate and timely schedules. Evaluates, analyzes, recommends and implements enhancements to existing flows and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Monitors and analyzes production statistics, such as downtime, productivity, etc. and advises and performance changes to existing standards.
- Assists in the coordination of forecasting and plant operation activities as they relate to the production plan. Leads and / or participates on various project teams to determine future planning needs, discuss trends, review plan success, and make adjustments as needed.
- Participates in long-term forecasting, performs short term forecasting, identifies trends, and analyzing customer demands to ensure maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Drives inventory down by balancing inventory carrying costs with costumer fill rates, plant capacity, supplier on time delivery, and inventory accuracy
- Ensure all relevant information is captured and handled uniformly within the system. Responsible for the accuracy and data integrity of the system as it pertains to production planning.
- Ensures compliance with formulated planning strategies, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education : Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent.
Experience : Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience planning production processes and schedules within a manufacturing environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
About Us :
A few pointers about our culture :
Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
What you will receive :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $75,000 - $81,000
