What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager position at LHH?
The LHH is seeking a Planning Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Lafayette, Indiana. This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization who is growing and expanding their operations. In this role, you will have the authority to lead a team, enhance operations planning processes, and implement changes and process improvements. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $110,000-130,000 per year and includes incredibly affordable medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.
***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute production plans and schedules to meet production demands.
- Implement best practices for demand planning, capacity planning, and supply chain planning
- Lead a team of planners and schedulers as they create and implement production plans for multiple production lines.
- Confirm accurate sales figures and sales forecasts before creating the production schedule.
- Implement process improvement initiatives to decrease lead time and improve on-time delivery to customers.
- Responsible for the development and accuracy of raw material and finished goods inventory reports.
- Manage inventory levels and lead monthly capacity planning efforts.
- Partner with the purchasing department and confirm accurate stock levels of all raw materials & packaging components are in place before adding to production schedule.
- Anticipate planning based on customer prior year purchases & current stock levels.
- Communicate with customers regarding forecast demand reviews, lead time on finished goods, etc.
- Resolve supply-demand issues and complaints.
- Collect data, perform analyses, and report findings to the leadership team.
- Play a key role in the implementation of new processes, technology, and products.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of production scheduling experience within the manufacturing industry is required
- Must have 2 years of experience managing a team of direct reports
- Must have experience with sales and operations planning
- Must possess a working knowledge of value streams, coordinating multiple production lines, and anticipating production needs.
- Must have intermediate or advanced skills using Excel
- Must be a natural problem-solver who possesses excellent communication skills
- ***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***
If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Planning Manager position in Lafayette, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
