Job Description Summary The Production Planner is responsible for managing all production order dates, communicating ship plans, and working with Operations and Purchasing to ensure customer order dates are being met. Knowledge/Skills - Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software and discipline's specific software applications - Detailed understanding of supply chain principles - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Good organizational skills, and ability to be self-motivated - Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills - Exceptional organizational and time-management skills - Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all Qualifications - Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business Management preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of experience - Excellent communication skills required - Good understanding of the industry market trends and conditions - Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment - Must have computer proficiency Duties/Responsibilities: (Position Specific) - Monitor all open production orders, ensuring due dates are met. - Push in and pull-out order dates based on inventory and customer demand - Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage - Identify and resolve problems relating to order delays - Forecast market challenges based on competitor analysis and industry trends - Communicate order due/ship dates directly with Customer Service - Produce reports based on findings and performance of production - Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption - Enter, review, and analyze customer firm orders - Communicate ship plans, production delays, and upcoming risks to customers - Participating in joint evaluations and investigations with operations and purchasing to assess product anomalies and provide root cause corrective action plans Physical/Environmental Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.