What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Specialist position at SKF?
As a Supply Chain Planner at SKF, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our production facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate schedules and inventories: Collaborate with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
- Negotiate with outside suppliers: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders by negotiating with outside supply vendors.
- Manage master distribution schedule: Maintain the master distribution schedule for the assigned facility, revising as needed and alerting appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
- Strong analytical skills: Proficiency with production planning systems, such as MRP II.
- Bachelor's degree required: In a related field, such as business administration or supply chain management.
- At least five years of experience: In a related field, such as supply chain management or production planning.
